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NFN 473R

1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

2,613 mi
Last recorded2,613 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van49,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFN 473R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 2,613 miles

Offside Front tyre heavily perished

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2016 2,611 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 2,077 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 99,824 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 99,822 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 98,479 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 98,454 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 96,983 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 96,973 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 95,648 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear outer drive shaft boot split

Pass 22 Jun 2010 95,648 miles

nearside rear outer drive shaft boot split

Pass 19 Jun 2009 94,626 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear constant velocity joint gaiter split

Fail 16 Jun 2008 93,537 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 93,537 miles

nearside outer driveshaft boot split

slight endfloat in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in central steering idler

steering damper damp

Pass 2 Jul 2007 92,947 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 92,938 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 92,622 miles

refer to previous VT32

Fail 5 Jul 2006 92,622 miles

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)

Fail 31 May 2006 92,591 miles

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

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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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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