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JWC 247N

1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Cream Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

945 mi
Last recorded945 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van45,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWC 247N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1975
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 945 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 880 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 412 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorated.

n/s and o/s/r brake pipes corroded.

rear silencer leaking

slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 13 Jul 2015 99,890 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 99,319 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre pressure low

Pass 3 Jul 2013 99,185 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 99,119 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 97,839 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 97,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 96,097 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 95,070 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 94,683 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 90,169 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 78,140 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 78,135 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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JWC 247N is a 1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Cream with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JWC 247N, 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 JWC 247N registered?

JWC 247N is a 1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 24 April 1975.

Is JWC 247N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWC 247N shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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