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JKE 689L

1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

168,074 mi
Last recorded168,074 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van53,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKE 689L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 168,074 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Nov 2016 167,838 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 167,838 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 167,809 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 167,809 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 167,235 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 165,542 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 165,523 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 164,510 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 164,510 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 163,446 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 158,775 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 158,775 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 157,905 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 156,847 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 156,847 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 155,925 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 155,479 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 155,479 miles

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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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JKE 689L is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 53,996 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 JKE 689L, 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 53 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 JKE 689L registered?

JKE 689L is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 29 March 1973.

Is JKE 689L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JKE 689L shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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