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NJA 729W

1980 Volkswagen Delivery Van

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,136 mi
Last recorded84,136 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Delivery Van52,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJA 729W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 84,136 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 84,054 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 83,841 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 83,954 miles

N/S/F outer sill corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

O/S and N/S front door steps are corroded

O/S and N/S rear battery tray areas are corroded

O/S/R outer sill corroded

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 83,171 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2007 83,132 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 79,575 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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NJA 729W is a 1980 Volkswagen Delivery Van in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 52,217 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 NJA 729W, 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 46 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 NJA 729W registered?

NJA 729W is a 1980 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 20 October 1980.

Is NJA 729W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJA 729W shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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