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NBE 745R

1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

88,672 mi
Last recorded88,672 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2011
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van49,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBE 745R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2011 88,672 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 88,574 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 88,574 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 88,420 miles

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

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

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

could not test towbar due to towball missing

offside rear tyre sidewall starting to split

rear valance corroded but not within pescribed area

Fail 12 Aug 2009 88,388 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 88,292 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2007 88,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 86,629 miles

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

battery insecure

front brakes slightly out of balance

hand brake performance slightly low offside and overall hand brake performance just passed at 18%

jubilee clips around front anti roll bar clamps??

offside and nearside front floor starting to corrode

offside outer door sill and rear chassis starting to corrode

Fail 14 Jun 2006 86,621 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

battery insecure

jubilee clips around front anti rol bar clamps??

offside and nearside front floor starting to corrode

offside outer door sill starting to corrode

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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NBE 745R is a 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 49,230 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 NBE 745R, 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 49 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 NBE 745R registered?

NBE 745R is a 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 1 April 1977.

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