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NUA 281L

1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

8,858 mi
Last recorded8,858 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van53,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUA 281L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 8,858 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 6,629 miles

Offside front floor pan corroded but not within 30cm of any mountings

Offside rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2015 6,187 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 57,685 miles

both front headlamp aims on lower limit

corrosion n/s/r wheel arch

slight corrosion o/s lower sill and jacking point

Fail 19 Jul 2014 57,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front headlamp aims on lower limit

corrosion n/s/r wheel arch

slight corrosion o/s lower sill and jacking point

Pass 17 Jun 2013 3,770 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 3,017 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery insecure

tyre sidewall cracking

underside has corrosion and repairs on and or near prescribed areas

Fail 18 Jun 2012 3,014 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery insecure

tyre sidewall cracking

underside has corrosion and repairs on and or near prescribed areas

Pass 6 Jul 2011 1,843 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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NUA 281L is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 53,996 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 NUA 281L, 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 53 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 NUA 281L registered?

NUA 281L is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 17 March 1973.

Is NUA 281L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NUA 281L shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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