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OAA 843L

1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Yellow Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

2,650 mi
Last recorded2,650 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van53,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAA 843L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 2,650 miles

Central Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 2,650 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Central Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 1,825 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 1,825 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 1,585 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 1,179 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 1,179 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 880 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 847 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

tickover high

Pass 18 Feb 2012 520 miles

engine revs sticking on

play in front pivot idler joint

brake pedal rubber condition

Fail 18 Feb 2012 520 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake pedal rubber condition

engine revs sticking on

play in front pivot idler joint

Pass 14 Feb 2011 320 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 14 Feb 2011 320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 28 Jan 2010 155 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 96,782 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 98,774 miles

Front Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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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OAA 843L is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Yellow with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OAA 843L, 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.

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What year was OAA 843L registered?

OAA 843L is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 25 June 1973.

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