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MCR 516R

1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,179 mi
Last recorded75,179 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van49,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCR 516R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 75,179 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 75,545 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 75,540 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 75,538 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 73,276 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 73,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 72,343 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 71,820 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2013 71,800 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 70,797 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 68,161 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 65,446 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 60,610 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 58,430 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 58,427 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 56,170 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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MCR 516R is a 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 49,230 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 MCR 516R, 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 49 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 MCR 516R registered?

MCR 516R is a 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 1 February 1977.

Is MCR 516R safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCR 516R shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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