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MAH 508L

1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,858 mi
Last recorded86,858 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van46,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAH 508L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 86,858 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play N/S and O/S (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp poor pattern

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S and O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Light lenses smoked glass

Rubber boots gaiters and bushes slight wear due to age

Slight play in steering arms

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/F AND O/S/F floor (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle heavily undersealed

wiring in poor condition

Fail 24 Apr 2017 86,858 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S Floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Dim (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S and O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output Smoked lenses (1.1.A.3d)

Rubber boots gaiters and bushes slight wear due to age

Slight play in front steering arms

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Vehicle heavily under sealed

Wiring in poor condition

windscreen wipers slow travel

Pass 4 May 2016 86,478 miles

Front Slight play in steering linkage

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight pitting (van has been standing) (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rea lamps slight dim (black lens covers)

Rubber boots,gaters and bushes slight wear (due to old age)

Various patches on under body concealed in heavy underseal

Windscreen wipers slow travel.

Wiring in poor condition.

Pass 1 Aug 2014 83,669 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 70,669 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 70,064 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 75,820 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

play in steering system close to fail

under body area corroded(surface rust)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 75,817 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

play in steering system close to fail

under body area corroded(surface rust)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 73,260 miles

n/s rear driveshaft boot

Fail 9 Jun 2011 73,260 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

n/s rear driveshaft boot

Pass 26 Jul 2007 72,267 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight mark on windscreen

vehicle body in poor condition

Fail 18 Jul 2007 72,267 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear driveshaft boot split

slight marks on windscreen

vehicle body is in very poor condition

Pass 12 May 2006 71,026 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 71,026 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Left rear inner cv boot split

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

O/s/front brake hose has advanced corrosion on ferrules

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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MAH 508L is a 1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MAH 508L, 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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MAH 508L is a 1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 19 September 1972.

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