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MYC 378L

1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,362 mi
Last recorded79,362 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van46,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYC 378L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 79,362 miles

Nearside Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2016 79,352 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg under shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to nearside front inner arch

extensive corrosion to rear of vehicle outside the prescribed areas

nearside rear suspension limited movement

Pass 23 Mar 2015 77,952 miles

body corroded and generally in poor condition

indicator tell tales faulty

Fail 20 Mar 2015 77,952 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

body corroded and generally in poor condition

indicator tell tales faulty

Fail 15 Dec 2014 77,952 miles

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside 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 Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

body corroded and in poor condition

chassis has been plated and undersilled

Pass 23 Aug 2013 76,498 miles

Oil leak

both outer sills corroded

various plates welded on underside

Fail 21 Aug 2013 76,498 miles

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both outer sills corroded

various plates welded on underside

Pass 4 Sep 2012 76,049 miles

both head lights in poor condition

Fail 3 Sep 2012 76,049 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Track rod end inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 76,049 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 76,049 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/side rear cv boot torn

under side of van starting to rust and all the van is coverd in underseal

Pass 25 Aug 2010 74,432 miles

front brake discs rusty.

rear crossmember corroded.

Fail 19 Aug 2010 74,426 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs rusty.

rear crossmember corroded.

Pass 11 Aug 2009 716,149 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight play in steering box

undeside of vehicle corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2009 716,148 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight play in steering box

undeside of vehicle corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2008 70,005 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 69,989 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 88,107 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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MYC 378L is a 1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 46,723 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MYC 378L, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MYC 378L is a 1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 25 September 1972.

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