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MWF 819P

1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,476 mi
Last recorded65,476 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van44,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWF 819P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 65,476 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 64,908 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 64,903 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 May 2019 62,657 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 61,552 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 May 2018 61,552 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 61,070 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 61,050 miles

Central Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 58,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front bump stop missing

Fail 26 Apr 2016 58,467 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Mechanism slow to operate/ gets stuck (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front bump stop missing

Pass 24 Apr 2015 55,909 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 54,889 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight corrosion in metal brake pipe from rear tee junction to o/s rear brake hose.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 54,026 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 53,720 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 52,071 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 52,071 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2010 50,473 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 45,618 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 41,925 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in steering (box)

whole underbody of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2007 39,196 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 39,195 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside c v gatior perished

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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MWF 819P is a 1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MWF 819P, 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

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What year was MWF 819P registered?

MWF 819P is a 1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 21 May 1976.

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The MOT history for MWF 819P shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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