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MVB 743L

1973 Volkswagen Pick Up

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,256 mi
Last recorded90,256 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVB 743L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPick Up
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 90,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2022 90,255 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2020 89,900 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Fail 11 Dec 2020 89,899 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Pass 29 Oct 2019 89,839 miles

Central Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underside /chassis under sealed over

Pass 18 Jan 2017 89,790 miles

Loud exhaust fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2016 89,726 miles

Centre Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front lower sills slighty corroded

Offside Rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 24 Apr 2015 80,890 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front jacking piont slighty corroded.

Nearside rear engine bay floor paint near body mount slighty corroded.

Nearside rear floor pan/air scoop corroded.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front jacking point slighty corroded.

Rear cross member slighty corroded.

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 88,291 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 88,274 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 88,274 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 88,268 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

STEERING IDLER HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 21 May 2007 87,752 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 May 2007 87,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 87,458 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 87,458 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Pick Up?

Based on 1,573 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
1,199
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 81
Stop lamp not working 61
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 59
position lamp(s) not working 56
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MVB 743L is a 1973 Volkswagen Pick Up in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Pick Up fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MVB 743L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Pick Up is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MVB 743L is a 1973 Volkswagen Pick Up, first registered on 1 March 1973.

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