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MBW 224L

1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

60,202 mi
Last recorded60,202 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van53,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBW 224L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 60,202 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 60,202 miles

Offside Front inner step corroded

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 60,202 miles

corrosion all over

Pass 5 Jul 2014 60,202 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 60,202 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 60,202 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 60,202 miles

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

battery loose but not insecure

Fail 29 Jun 2012 60,202 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 60,202 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 60,202 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 60,202 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 60,202 miles

nearside rear driveshaft boot split

Fail 6 Jun 2009 60,202 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 60,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jun 2007 60,202 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 60,608 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 60,608 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2006 60,602 miles

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?

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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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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What year was MBW 224L registered?

MBW 224L is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 12 January 1973.

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