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NFN 480R

1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

61,451 mi
Last recorded61,451 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van49,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFN 480R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 61,451 miles

front brake hoses perished

oil leak

rear brake hoses perished

Pass 3 May 2017 61,368 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 61,181 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bay panal (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 60,934 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 59,930 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 59,372 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 5,688 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 53,737 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 6 May 2011 53,737 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 4 May 2010 52,656 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 51,422 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 50,238 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 50,208 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 48,838 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 48,077 miles

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 480R is a 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 NFN 480R, 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 NFN 480R registered?

NFN 480R is a 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 1 April 1977.

Is NFN 480R safe to buy?

The MOT history for NFN 480R shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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