MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,202 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front inner step corroded
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
corrosion all over
Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
corrosion all over
rear drive shaft bolt loose
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
battery loose but not insecure
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS
Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
battery loose but not insecure
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
nearside rear driveshaft boot split
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
nearside rear driveshaft boot split
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
nearside rear outer driveshaft boot split
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Delivery Van?
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MBW 224L is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 53,996 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 MBW 224L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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MBW 224L is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 12 January 1973.
Is MBW 224L safe to buy?
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