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JLM 176N

1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,991 mi
Last recorded86,991 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van45,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLM 176N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 86,991 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front cross member corroded not in testable area

offside front step corroded not in testable area

Fail 22 May 2017 86,988 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre cross member (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear chassis leg outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear floor (battery tray) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front cross member corroded not in testable area

nearside of centre crossmember corroded not in testable

offside front step corroded not in testable area

Pass 5 Aug 2014 86,096 miles

Offside front outrigger corroded

Brake pipes greased

Centre cross member corroded

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 86,093 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipes greased

Centre cross member corroded

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front outrigger corroded

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 84,795 miles

Centre crossmember corroded

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

N/S/R Inner sill corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F Drivers floor corroded

O/S/F outrigger corroded

O/S/R Chassis rail corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in all steering joints

Fail 15 Jul 2013 84,795 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Centre crossmember corroded

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

N/S/R Inner sill corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F Drivers floor corroded

O/S/F outrigger corroded

O/S/R Chassis rail corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in all steering joints

Pass 10 Jul 2012 82,568 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 80,493 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 78,898 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 78,898 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2009 71,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 19 May 2009 71,907 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 70,687 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 70,687 miles

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

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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JLM 176N is a 1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JLM 176N, 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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JLM 176N is a 1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 1 April 1975.

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