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OBJ 728M

1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,771 mi
Last recorded7,771 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2007
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van53,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBJ 728M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2007 7,771 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE

O/S & N/S FLOORS TO SILLS CORRODING

O/S/F & N/S/F INNER WINGS CORRODING

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

SCRATCH TO SCREEN

Pass 28 Dec 2005 5,752 miles

both front flexys cracking

condition of front discs

condition of vehicle

corrosion and under seal all under vehicle

corrosion to all flexy ferrels

covers fitted under vehicle inspection limited

oil leak

play in both rear wheel bearings boarderline

visual emissions check ok

Fail 24 Dec 2005 5,729 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

play in both rear wheel bearings

visual emmisssions test fine

all brake flexis ferrells corroding borderline

condition of vehicle

corrosion and underseal under vehicle †

covers fitted under vehicle inspection limited

engine oil leak

off side front brake flexi cracking

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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OBJ 728M is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OBJ 728M, 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 OBJ 728M registered?

OBJ 728M is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 7 August 1973.

Is OBJ 728M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBJ 728M shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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