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JGV 989N

1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

14,933 mi
Last recorded14,933 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van45,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGV 989N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 14,933 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 14,932 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 14,830 miles

offside and nearside front flexi brake hoses perished

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

offside and nearside sills, chassis floor and out riggers corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2014 14,829 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

offside and nearside front flexi brake hoses perished

offside and nearside front outriggers excessively corroded, not witin prescribed areas

offside and nearside rear outriggers excessively corroded, not within prescribed areas

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

offside and nearside sills, floor and chassis corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2011 14,745 miles

slight binding at offside rear brake

Fail 27 Oct 2011 14,742 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

slight binding at offside rear brake

Pass 29 Sep 2010 14,550 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 14,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

surface corrosion to floorppan, chassis and metal brake pipes

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 14 Oct 2009 14,458 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

surface corrosion to floorppan, chassis and metal brake pipes

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 25 Jul 2008 10,260 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 10,260 miles

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear fog not working

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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JGV 989N is a 1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 JGV 989N, 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 JGV 989N registered?

JGV 989N is a 1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 4 July 1975.

Is JGV 989N safe to buy?

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