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JDL 544P

1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

2,505 mi
Last recorded2,505 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van45,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDL 544P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 2,505 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 2,504 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2015 1,790 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 1,674 miles

Battery insecure

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

windscreen washer switch insecure but washers work.

Fail 30 Sep 2011 1,657 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Sep 2010 1,389 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 Sep 2010 1,389 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Aug 2009 1,323 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 363 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 99,525 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2007 99,525 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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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JDL 544P is a 1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JDL 544P, 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 JDL 544P registered?

JDL 544P is a 1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 18 August 1975.

Is JDL 544P safe to buy?

The MOT history for JDL 544P shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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