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GLW 608N

1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

21,268 mi
Last recorded21,268 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van51,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLW 608N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 21,268 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 21,268 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))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 20,937 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 20,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 20,298 miles

some corrosion and repair on and near prescribed areas

Fail 21 Aug 2018 20,294 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier aux battery (4.13 (a) (i))

some corrosion and repair on and near prescribed areas various locations

Pass 9 Aug 2017 19,369 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 18,999 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 18,603 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r driveshaft outer joint boot perished

Pass 10 Oct 2012 18,203 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 15,274 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 13,486 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 13,484 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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GLW 608N is a 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 51,946 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 GLW 608N, 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 52 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 GLW 608N registered?

GLW 608N is a 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 1 December 1974.

Is GLW 608N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GLW 608N shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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