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FHG 472S

1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,514 mi
Last recorded60,514 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van45,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHG 472S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 60,514 miles

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))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 60,514 miles

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))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 58,798 miles

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.

Pass 7 Apr 2017 57,038 miles

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)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 57,036 miles

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 55,654 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 55,651 miles

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 53,854 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 52,150 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 52,150 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 51,771 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 49,531 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 47,152 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 46,486 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 45,209 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 44,169 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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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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