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MLF 950V

1980 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

87,075 mi
Last recorded87,075 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Delivery Van52,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLF 950V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 87,075 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 86,315 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 84,898 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 83,871 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 81,950 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 79,342 miles

scratches on windscreen

Pass 26 Jun 2014 77,296 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 75,802 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

underside has general corrosion

Fail 20 Jun 2013 75,802 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

underside has general corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2012 74,623 miles

near side rear drive shaft inner and outter cv boots perrished

Pass 7 Jul 2011 72,993 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 71,443 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 70,029 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 68,115 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 66,666 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 62,605 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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MLF 950V is a 1980 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 52,217 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 MLF 950V, 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 46 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 MLF 950V registered?

MLF 950V is a 1980 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 7 March 1980.

Is MLF 950V safe to buy?

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