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MCF 255P

1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,217 mi
Last recorded36,217 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van44,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCF 255P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 36,217 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 34,871 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 34,842 miles

Nearside Rear Outer 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)

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 34,182 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 32,775 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2013 32,746 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure 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 Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2012 31,352 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2012 31,316 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2011 30,337 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 28,519 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 28,519 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 26,760 miles

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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MCF 255P is a 1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 44,432 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MCF 255P, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MCF 255P?

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What year was MCF 255P registered?

MCF 255P is a 1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 1 May 1976.

Is MCF 255P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCF 255P shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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