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FHG 768S

1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

22,755 mi
Last recorded22,755 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van45,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHG 768S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 22,755 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 22,723 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 22,403 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 21,985 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 21,967 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 21,049 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 19,508 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 17,357 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 17,353 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2010 12,762 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 5,757 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 5,753 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 2,766 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 99,714 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 99,714 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 98,341 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 768S is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 768S, 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 768S registered?

FHG 768S is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is FHG 768S safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHG 768S shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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