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NKJ 617P

1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,379 mi
Last recorded91,379 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van44,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKJ 617P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 91,379 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

wipers slow

Fail 2 Jul 2019 91,378 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

wipers slow

Pass 30 Aug 2017 91,267 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir slightly corroded (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

all steering/brake/suspension components corroded

horn tone weak

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 4 May 2016 91,047 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake master cylinder corooded

corrosion to o/s floor pan repair taken as good

corrosion to steering/brake/suspension components

front brake discs slightly pitted

horn tone weak

n/s front washer weak

Pass 19 Nov 2014 90,807 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s rear engine support mount det

rear brake back plate bungs missing

wipers slow in operation

Fail 7 Nov 2014 90,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s rear engine support mount det

rear brake back plate bungs missing

wipers slow in operation

Fail 26 Jan 2011 90,795 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both sides front inner and outer valance and chassis ends corroded to excess - out of prescribed area but weakening front structure - recommend repair

difficult to open n/s/f door from inside

n/s/r inner drive shaft gaiter split

n/s/r subframe / beam axle corroded and becoming weak

rear inner valance corroded through - not prescribed area

rear shock absorber lower bushes perished

slight play in wheel bearings

Pass 26 Nov 2009 89,299 miles

corrosion to front beam

horn tone poor

ns inner cv boot split

outer body badly corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2008 87,598 miles

horn intermitent

rear metal brake pipes corroded

small hole ns of chassis rail

Pass 2 Nov 2007 83,552 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 75,514 miles

Corrosion forming on suspension and brake components.

Corrosion forming on underside of front panel.

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

Slight play in both front wheels through steering box damper.

Pass 26 Oct 2006 75,514 miles

Corrosion forming on suspension and brake components.

Corrosion forming on underside of front panel.

Slight play in both front wheels through steering box damper.

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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NKJ 617P is a 1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 44,432 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 NKJ 617P, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NKJ 617P is a 1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 15 April 1976.

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