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NDN 694M

1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

25,448 mi
Last recorded25,448 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van53,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDN 694M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 25,448 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 25,445 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Intermittent. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 24,344 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 23,878 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 23,499 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 22,906 miles

oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2016 22,899 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill/step,not continuosly welded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2015 22,177 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 22,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 21,565 miles

nearside headlight deterioraed & output slightly reduced

Fail 6 Jun 2014 21,557 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside headlight deterioraed & output slightly reduced

Pass 6 May 2013 20,996 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 20,425 miles

Oil leak

vehicle undersealed

Pass 13 Apr 2011 49,207 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 47,681 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 46,608 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn.

Pass 31 May 2008 45,614 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 43,603 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 42,998 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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NDN 694M is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 53,996 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 NDN 694M, 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 53 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 NDN 694M registered?

NDN 694M is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 9 August 1973.

Is NDN 694M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NDN 694M shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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