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LWC 654V

1980 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Beige Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

43,824 mi
Last recorded43,824 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Delivery Van52,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWC 654V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 43,824 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play NS and OS (2.5.A.3c)

Park Brake efficiency 16%

Rear wheel bearing has slight play NS and OS (2.6.2)

Some front suspension and steering ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Fail 29 Apr 2017 43,824 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc NSR and OSR outer CV Gaiters (2.4.G.4e)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play NS and OS (2.5.A.3c)

Park Brake efficiency 16%

Rear wheel bearing has slight play NS and OS (2.6.2)

Some front suspension and steering ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2016 39,836 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear axle tube slightly corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2016 39,836 miles

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear axle tube slightly corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2014 37,694 miles

Both front lower ball joint gaiters perished.

Both front upper ball joint gaiters perished.

Horn weak in operation.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 37,694 miles

Both front lower ball joint gaiters perished.

Both front upper ball joint gaiters perished.

Horn weak in operation.

Fail 14 Oct 2014 37,695 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear brakes on 30% maximum inbalance

Pass 19 Aug 2013 36,086 miles

Oil leak

Previous repairs to body,floor and chassis legs

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2013 36,083 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Previous repairs to body,floor and chassis legs

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 35,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2012 35,419 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2011 33,087 miles

Battery insecure

Free play in steering wheel on maximum tolerance.

Surface corrosion to both rear inner sill areas.

Welding repairs to both front floor pans.

Welding repairs to drivers side rear inner sill areas.

Welding repairs to engine bay.

Fail 23 Aug 2011 33,083 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Battery insecure

Free play in steering wheel on maximum tolerance.

Surface corrosion to both rear inner sill areas.

Welding repairs to both front floor pans.

Welding repairs to drivers side rear inner sill areas.

Welding repairs to engine bay.

Pass 23 Aug 2010 32,171 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 32,135 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 31,343 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewalls perishing

offside outter rear cv joint weaping grease

Pass 21 Aug 2007 31,028 miles

slight play in steering idler bush

Fail 25 Aug 2006 31,009 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear cv joint weaping

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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LWC 654V is a 1980 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 52,217 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 LWC 654V, 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 46 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 LWC 654V registered?

LWC 654V is a 1980 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 8 January 1980.

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