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FYB 679T

1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

35,814 mi
Last recorded35,814 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van45,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYB 679T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 35,814 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 35,814 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 35,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 35,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 35,317 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner step corroded, not in a prescribed area.

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner step corroded, not in a prescribed area.

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside floor corroded, not in a prescribed area.

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 34,754 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

both rear inner wheel arches are corroded but not in a prescribed area

both side front inner steps are corroded but not in a prescribed area

Fail 12 Jun 2018 34,751 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen kick up to right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen kick up to right (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

both rear inner wheel arches are corroded but not in a prescribed area

both side front inner steps are corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 22 Jun 2017 33,790 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2017 33,786 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting panel (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2016 32,904 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

o/s front inner wheel arch corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2016 32,899 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Inner 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)

Offside Rear Outer 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)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

o/s front inner wheel arch corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2015 32,520 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 31,910 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 31,908 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2012 31,823 miles

battery inseure

engine bay corroded

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 31,823 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

battery insecure

rear floor corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2011 30,705 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 29,551 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 26,669 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2009 25,044 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 119,327 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 22,757 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

nearside front tyre showing wear on inside edge

nearside rear inner wheel arch at rear corroded

Pass 26 May 2006 22,757 miles

nearside front tyre showing wear on inside edge

nearside rear inner wheel arch at rear corroded

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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FYB 679T is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FYB 679T, 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 FYB 679T registered?

FYB 679T is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 12 December 1978.

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