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GFL 759L

1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

94,100 mi
Last recorded94,100 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van46,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFL 759L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 94,100 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

metal under tray corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2021 94,100 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

metal under tray corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2020 92,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective light output getting low (4.1.1 (b) (i))

all track rod end dust covers deterioated

centre floor cover corroded and holed

nearside and offside rear body rail end corroded and holed

under side of vehicle undersealed

Fail 26 Jun 2020 92,581 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis out-rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis out-rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis out-rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis out-rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all track rod end dust covers deterioated

centre floor cover corroded and holed

nearside and offside rear body rail end corroded and holed

under side of vehicle undersealed

Pass 14 Feb 2019 91,796 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 91,796 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 91,791 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Front Body panel likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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GFL 759L is a 1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 46,723 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 GFL 759L, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GFL 759L registered?

GFL 759L is a 1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 6 November 1972.

Is GFL 759L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFL 759L shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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