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JLH 248N

1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Bronze Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,185 mi
Last recorded57,185 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van45,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLH 248N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1975
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 57,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 May 2013 56,585 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 53,758 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 53,730 miles

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

foot brake operation slightly vauge, recomend bleeding braking system

headlamp switch intermittently fails

nearside floor pan to inner sill area corroded and holed in two places

offside front cab floor/front panel area corroded and holed

offside front inner wing corroded and holed

wipers intermittently fail to park correctly

Fail 6 Jun 2011 53,730 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

foot brake operation slightly vauge, recomend bleeding braking system

headlamp switch intermittently fails

nearside floor pan to inner sill area corroded and holed in two places

offside front cab floor/front panel area corroded and holed

offside front inner wing corroded and holed

wipers intermittently fail to park correctly

Fail 15 May 2010 51,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

No fof lamp fitted. Not a legal requirement.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2010 51,007 miles

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

No fof lamp fitted. Not a legal requirement.

Pass 18 Jun 2009 46,218 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 46,218 miles

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

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

offside floor areas been welded from inside

slight movement detected in front steering idler

Pass 3 Jun 2008 43,527 miles

nsf osf bottom ball joint covers torn

slight play in centre drop arm bush

Pass 2 May 2007 41,149 miles

corrosion offside front bodywork inner wheel arch

Fail 26 Apr 2007 41,149 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion offside front bodywork inner wheel arch

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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JLH 248N is a 1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Bronze with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JLH 248N, 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 JLH 248N registered?

JLH 248N is a 1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 1 April 1975.

Is JLH 248N safe to buy?

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