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HEU 895J

1970 Volkswagen Delivery Van

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

55,426 mi
Last recorded55,426 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2021
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Delivery Van46,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEU 895J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2021 55,426 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 55,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 17 Aug 2016 55,256 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 55,251 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 55,223 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 55,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 55,043 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 54,735 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

offside front inner step panel corroded through

offside rear service brake reading low

slight play in central steering boss

tow bar wiring damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2011 54,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

nearside door mirror glass cracked

slight dampness around brake master cylinder reservoir seals (sprayed over with underseal)

slight engine misfire

tow bar wiring close to exhaust

Pass 12 Aug 2010 54,361 miles

Corrosion around wheelarches and doors

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

NS headlight pattern slightlt affected by water ingress

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 54,361 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Corrosion around wheelarches and doors

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

NS headlight pattern slightlt affected by water ingress

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 54,108 miles

Corrosion OS front inner wing, wheelarches etc

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Slight play in steering

Fail 17 Aug 2009 54,108 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Corrosion OS front inner wing, wheelarches etc

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Slight play in steering

Pass 5 Aug 2008 53,933 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 31 Jul 2008 53,933 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2007 53,665 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 53,665 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion front doorstep areas.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 53,338 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 53,338 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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HEU 895J is a 1970 Volkswagen Delivery Van in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 46,754 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 HEU 895J, 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 56 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 HEU 895J registered?

HEU 895J is a 1970 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 1 October 1970.

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