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GVB 590N

1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

17,669 mi
Last recorded17,669 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van45,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVB 590N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1975
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 17,669 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 17,637 miles

slight vacum leak @ elbow on servo; Advise Att

Pass 12 Sep 2016 17,576 miles

Offside Front Chassis cross member corroded; (Behind axle) **Advise Att**

very slight vacuum leakage at servo; **ADVISE ATT**

Pass 24 Sep 2015 17,341 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 16,498 miles

Front X Memeber in corners corroded; advise attention

Front/Mid O/S area X member corroded; advise attention

O/S/R Chassis outrigger, corroded; advise attention

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 161,632 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 15,393 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nail in N/S/R tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2011 14,394 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 14,389 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 12,977 miles

N/S inner sill + all outriggers corroded

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 8,770 miles

Advise corrosion to N/S inner sill entire length

Advise corrosion to O/S/F & Rear outriggers

Advise slight corrosion to centre X member

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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GVB 590N is a 1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 45,322 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 GVB 590N, 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 51 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 GVB 590N registered?

GVB 590N is a 1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 1 April 1975.

Is GVB 590N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVB 590N shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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