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KOW 973P

1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

21,872 mi
Last recorded21,872 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van44,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOW 973P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2009 21,872 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front no. plate poor

Fail 5 Aug 2009 21,858 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front no. plate poor

Pass 8 Aug 2008 21,603 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

all 4 brake hoses poor condition

front no. plate poor condition

n/s/rear outrigger weak with corrosion

Fail 7 Aug 2008 21,603 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

all 4 brake hoses poor condition

front no. plate poor condition

n/s/rear outrigger weak with corrosion

Fail 2 Aug 2007 20,032 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 20,032 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 18,689 miles

front no. plate poor

front to rear metal brake pipe poor condition

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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KOW 973P is a 1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 44,432 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 KOW 973P, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KOW 973P?

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What year was KOW 973P registered?

KOW 973P is a 1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 1 July 1976.

Is KOW 973P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KOW 973P shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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