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MPG 448P

1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,536 mi
Last recorded46,536 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van44,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPG 448P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 46,536 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 46,536 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Although both front seat belts are "secure" the fixing area is flexing if pulled

Pass 22 Jun 2011 45,577 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 45,571 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 6 Jul 2009 44,378 miles

n\s\f upper and lower ball joints slight play

n\s\r wheel bearing has slight play

rear suspension bushes deterioating

surface corrosion appearing on all prescribed areas

Fail 1 Jul 2009 44,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n\s\f upper and lower ball joints slight play

n\s\r wheel bearing has slight play

rear suspension bushes deterioating

surface corrosion appearing on all prescribed areas

Pass 28 May 2008 43,594 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Jun 2007 43,033 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 42,696 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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MPG 448P is a 1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 MPG 448P, 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.

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What year was MPG 448P registered?

MPG 448P is a 1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 9 April 1976.

Is MPG 448P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MPG 448P shows 9 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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