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LOR 488R

1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

12,090 mi
Last recorded12,090 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van44,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOR 488R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 12,090 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 11,074 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 11,065 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 9,942 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

corrosion to o/s outer sill panel and o/s rear wheel arch

light corrosion to underside of vehicle

windscreen wipers only work on slow speed

Fail 27 Jun 2015 9,942 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

corrosion to o/s outer sill panel and o/s rear wheel arch

light corrosion to underside of vehicle

n/s rear tyre perished

windscreen wipers only work on slow speed

Pass 30 May 2014 8,985 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall perrished

offside headlamp lens poor

some play in steering idler

vehicle generally becomming very corrodded

Fail 23 May 2014 8,985 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre side wall perrished

offside headlamp lens poor

some play in steering idler

vehicle generally becomming very corrodded

Pass 10 May 2013 7,965 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Slight play bothh rear wheels.

general corrosion to underside.

verious brake pipes genraly corroded.

Fail 7 May 2013 7,965 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Both rear tyres perished.

Slight play bothh rear wheels.

general corrosion to underside.

verious brake pipes genraly corroded.

Pass 11 May 2012 5,060 miles

N/S/R tyre starting to crack & perish on sidewall

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 3 May 2012 5,054 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R tyre starting to crack & perish on sidewall

O/S/R drive shaft gaiter split

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 3,114 miles

Different tyre sizes front to rear axles

Wiper operation poor

Fail 15 Mar 2011 3,112 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Different tyre sizes front to rear axles

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

Wiper operation poor

Pass 19 May 2010 1,681 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 573 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 99,815 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 95,904 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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LOR 488R is a 1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 LOR 488R, 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.

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What year was LOR 488R registered?

LOR 488R is a 1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 1 August 1976.

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