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FGK 527T

1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,353 mi
Last recorded56,353 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2007
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van45,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGK 527T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2007 56,353 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 56,353 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 53,255 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Delivery Van?

Based on 21,038 MOT tests across 1,834 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
994
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
1,834
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,223
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,126
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,121
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,016
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 889
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FGK 527T is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 45,399 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Delivery Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FGK 527T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Delivery Van typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FGK 527T?

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What year was FGK 527T registered?

FGK 527T is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 31 October 1978.

Is FGK 527T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGK 527T shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FGK 527T have outstanding finance?

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