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FRD 245L

1972 Volkswagen Van

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,615 mi
Last recorded76,615 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Van52,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRD 245L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 76,615 miles

All chassis covered in underseal and rusting

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Slight play in center steering idler

Pass 26 May 2022 75,912 miles

All chassis have surface rust

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in center steering idler

Fail 18 May 2022 75,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All chassis have surface rust

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Slight play in center steering idler

Pass 19 May 2021 75,004 miles

all chassis have surface rust

slight play in center steering idler

Fail 18 May 2021 75,004 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

slight play in center steering idler

slight rusting to chassis

Pass 25 Mar 2020 73,814 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 73,814 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 72,093 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 71,313 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 71,106 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 71,106 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 69,522 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 69,520 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2014 68,176 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 65,382 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 62,533 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 60,802 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 60,300 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 57,200 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 56,392 miles

brake pedal return spring is broken

Fail 5 Oct 2006 56,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pedal return spring is broken.

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Van?

Based on 3,103 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
2,083
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 142
position lamp(s) not working 111
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 97
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
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FRD 245L is a 1972 Volkswagen Van in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 52,201 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FRD 245L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Van typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FRD 245L registered?

FRD 245L is a 1972 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 22 September 1972.

Is FRD 245L safe to buy?

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