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GUV 884N

1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

7,080 mi
Last recorded7,080 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van51,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUV 884N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1974
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 7,080 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre section of chassis corroded on inner face. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 7,074 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor eye beams to inner sill panel (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor eye beams to inner sill panel (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill panel (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced patch on chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch(front) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch(shock absorber mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle in poor condition,previous welding repairs carried out,sealant and underseal heavily present,various corrosion hole offside chassis(marked with yellow chalk)and offside front chassis

Pass 12 Aug 2022 1,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

nearside inner sill corroded, central outside of prescribed areas. not effecting structural rigidity of vehicle.

nearside rear chassis repair carried out, within prescribed area suspension component. covered in underseal at time of test.

offside floor has a hole caused by corrosion, outside of prescribed areas. not effecting structural rigidity of vehicle.

offside front chassis repair carried out with prescribed area of a suspension mount. covered in underseal at time of test.

repair carried out to offside front inner chassis, covered in underseal at time of test.

repairs carried out to nearside front inner sill covered in underseal at time of test.

repairs carried out to offside front inner sill, covered in underseal at time of test.

Fail 11 Aug 2022 1,341 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

nearside inner sill corroded, central outside of prescribed areas. not effecting structural rigidity of vehicle.

offside floor has a hole caused by corrosion, outside of prescribed areas. not effecting structural rigidity of vehicle.

repair carried out to offside front inner chassis, covered in underseal at time of test.

repairs carried out to nearside front inner sill covered in underseal at time of test.

repairs carried out to offside front inner sill, covered in underseal at time of test.

Fail 27 Jul 2022 1,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area fractured Cross member corroded within prescribed area. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area fractured Chassis leg. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Crack in aluminium steering wheel spoke

Near side front & centre outer sill corroded. Outside prescribed area.

Near side front and centre inner sill corroded. Outside prescribed area.

Near side front jacking point corroded.

Off side front inner sill corroded outside prescribed area.

Rear fog lamp inoperative . 1 March 2018

Reverse lamp inoperative. 1 Sept. 2009

Pass 18 Aug 2021 93,837 miles

Near side main chassis corroded but not in any prescribed area. At time of test.

Pass 25 Aug 2020 87,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 87,397 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 80,506 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2019 80,506 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 72,280 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 72,278 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2017 67,030 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge

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

offside front tyre worn inner and outer edge

Fail 25 Aug 2017 67,028 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge

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

offside front tyre worn inner and outer edge

Pass 23 Aug 2016 60,980 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play inner track rod link arm (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Inner sill / door step corroded

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch , seat mount corroded

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

Offside Rear Lower sill corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front lower corner bumper mounts corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2016 60,978 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens appears tilted slightly clockwise (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg, servo mount (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg inner & outer peppered front to back (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play inner track rod link arm (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Inner sill / door step corroded

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch , seat mount corroded

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

Offside Rear Lower sill corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front lower corner bumper mounts corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2015 52,400 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 52,400 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 43,136 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

main beam tell tale not working

Fail 19 Aug 2014 43,136 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Fuel hose excessively chafed (7.2.2) DANGEROUS

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Front engine mounting bracket fractured but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

main beam tell tale not working

Pass 30 Aug 2013 38,476 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front registration plate slightly damaged

Fail 21 Aug 2013 38,455 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2012 29,959 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 29,959 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2011 23,147 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 1,589 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 93,647 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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GUV 884N is a 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 GUV 884N, 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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GUV 884N is a 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 9 October 1974.

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