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JAD 831N

1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

22,295 mi
Last recorded22,295 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van45,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAD 831N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 22,295 miles

both headlamp reflectors poor

under body has surface rust

Fail 12 Jul 2021 22,295 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

both headlamp reflectors poor

under body has surface rust

Pass 26 Jun 2018 20,960 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside condensation in headlamp

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 20,267 miles

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

Nearside head blowing

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

both front indicator lense faded

Fail 1 Jun 2017 20,267 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside head blowing

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

both front indicator lense faded

Pass 4 Aug 2015 19,410 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 18,263 miles

front beam corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2014 18,263 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front beam corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2013 16,953 miles

Both driveshaft c.v boots perished.

Nearside washer jet poor.

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Slight steering arm play.

Suspect cylinder blowing under throttle- visual emissions okay.

Under body corroded. - Non structural.

Various corrosion patches forming.

Pass 18 Jun 2012 16,017 miles

rear ns outer cv boot perished

Pass 24 Jun 2011 13,734 miles

Oil leak

corrion to osf inner step panel

corrosion on nsr jacking point

rear outer cv boot perished

Pass 29 Jun 2010 12,387 miles

Body has lots of corrosion and holed but not in prescribed areas and none would affect the braking or steering.

Both front tyres perrished.

Both rear tyres perrished.

N/S/F Tyre bald on outter edge.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brakes 70% out of ballance.

Some free play in O/S/F front hub.

Some free play in both rear hubs.

Some free play in steering.

Pass 16 Jun 2009 11,577 miles

steering idler bush slightly worn

Fail 2 Jun 2009 11,570 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4) DANGEROUS

steering idler bush slightly worn

Pass 24 Oct 2007 10,359 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 10,359 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

wear steering idler bush

Fail 2 Oct 2007 10,337 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

advise no centre seat belt †advise corrosion to under side out side prescribed area

Pass 9 Oct 2006 8,521 miles

croosion to floor/outrigger

out side perscribed area

Fail 18 Sep 2006 8,509 miles

Front Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise corrosion to o/s front floor/outrigger †and in engine bay

Pass 19 Sep 2005 7,024 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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JAD 831N is a 1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 JAD 831N, 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.

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What year was JAD 831N registered?

JAD 831N is a 1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 7 May 1975.

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