MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
2,613 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front tyre heavily perished
Offside Rear Inner sill corroded
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front tyre heavily perished
Offside Rear Inner sill corroded
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Both batteries insecure
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside outer rear constant velocity joint gaiter split
Oil leak
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Both batteries insecure
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside outer rear constant velocity joint gaiter split
Oil leak
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside rear outer constant velocity joint gaiter split
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside rear heat exchanger incomplete
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside rear outer constant velocity joint gaiter split
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside rear heat exchanger incomplete
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
nearside rear outer drive shaft boot split
nearside rear outer drive shaft boot split
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear constant velocity joint gaiter split
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
nearside outer driveshaft boot split
slight endfloat in both rear wheel bearings
slight play in central steering idler
steering damper damp
nearside outer driveshaft boot split
slight endfloat in both rear wheel bearings
slight play in central steering idler
steering damper damp
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
refer to previous VT32
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Centre Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both axle beams coroded
both front steps corroded
bumper insecure
corrosion and filler in gutter rails
dashboard and mounts corroded
electrical wiring damaged/contaminated
filler around windscreen
front valance corroded
fuel pipes corroded
near side front panel corroded
oil cooler poorly posioned
oil leak
rear valance corroded
steering joint dust cover split/missing
wirering insecure
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NFN 473R is a 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 NFN 473R, 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.
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NFN 473R is a 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 1 March 1977.
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