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LYM 813K

1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

14,513 mi
Last recorded14,513 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van46,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYM 813K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 14,513 miles

Damage to nearside rear wing/wheel arch

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 14,513 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Damage to nearside rear wing/wheel arch

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 14,003 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 14,003 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 13,412 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

minor damage to nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 20 Jun 2018 12,747 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

minor damage to nearside rear wheel arch

Fail 30 May 2018 12,747 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle insecure upper hub bolt missing (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Road wheel fixing missing all road wheels missing one wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

minor damage to nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 19 Jul 2017 12,146 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 11,208 miles

Oil leak heavily leaking from offside rocker cover ()

Fail 25 Jul 2016 11,206 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak heavily leaking from offside rocker cover ()

Pass 29 Jun 2015 8,608 miles

both front tyres heavily splittong on outer sidewalls

both rear tyres sidewalls starting to split

Fail 24 Jun 2015 8,606 miles

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres heavily splittong on outer sidewalls

both rear tyres sidewalls starting to split

Pass 25 Jul 2014 7,193 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 7,098 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 7,095 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear inner driveshaft gaitor starting to perish and seal weeping oil

Pass 21 Jun 2007 7,011 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

knocking from steering box no fault found

n/s front+o/s rear tyre walls perished/cracking

Pass 29 Jun 2006 6,658 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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LYM 813K is a 1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 LYM 813K, 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.

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What year was LYM 813K registered?

LYM 813K is a 1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 24 July 1972.

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