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NME 485L

1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,545 mi
Last recorded57,545 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van46,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNME 485L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 57,545 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 56,837 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 55,469 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 55,323 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 54,845 miles

Oil leak

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2011 53,217 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 50,952 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 47,749 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 47,749 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 46,256 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 45,908 miles

Oil leak

general underbody corrosion

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

surface rust on exhaust

unable to check brake pads

Pass 16 Jun 2007 45,494 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 45,494 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

general underbody corrosion

oil leak

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

surface corrosion on exhaust

unable to check front brake pads

Pass 17 Jun 2006 44,628 miles

oil leak

slight play both rear wheelbearings

surface rust on exhaust

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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NME 485L is a 1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 46,723 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 NME 485L, 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 54 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 NME 485L registered?

NME 485L is a 1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is NME 485L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NME 485L shows 14 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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