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KOT 605L

1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Green Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,239 mi
Last recorded51,239 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van46,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOT 605L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 51,239 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 51,039 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 50,440 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 49,214 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 48,146 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 47,501 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 47,360 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 46,723 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 46,723 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 44,439 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 42,511 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 40,362 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 40,362 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 39,126 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 39,126 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 36,376 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 34,861 miles

all 4 tyres are cracking up in tread area

Pass 21 Jan 2012 34,244 miles

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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KOT 605L is a 1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Green with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 46,723 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 KOT 605L, 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 54 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 KOT 605L registered?

KOT 605L is a 1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 21 November 1972.

Is KOT 605L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KOT 605L shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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