MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,514 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Corroded hole inside near side rear & off side rear wheel arch.
Evidence of repair to front axle.
Evidence of repair to rear axle.
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Under trays fitted.
Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Corroded hole inside near side rear & off side rear wheel arch.
Evidence of repair to front axle.
Evidence of repair to rear axle.
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Under trays fitted.
Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Evidence of repair to front axle.
Evidence of repair to rear axle.
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Some corrosion to front axle.
Some corrosion to rear axle.
Under trays fitted.
Corrosion to body work.
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Some corrosion to brake pipes, unions & ferrules.
Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Hazard lights (1.2.1f)
Electrical wiring insecure o/s/f (1.9.2a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Corrosion to body work.
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Some corrosion to brake pipes, unions & ferrules.
Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Hazard lights (1.2.1f)
Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement upper inner (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
corrsion to rear axle beam both sides
general underbody corrsion
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake disc poor condition
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front brake disc poor condition
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Delivery Van?
Based on 21,038 MOT tests across 1,834 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FHG 472S is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 FHG 472S, 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.
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What year was FHG 472S registered?
FHG 472S is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 28 March 1978.
Is FHG 472S safe to buy?
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