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OCL 972M

1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,604 mi
Last recorded60,604 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van53,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCL 972M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 60,604 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight run out on rear brakes

Pass 19 Apr 2013 50,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 50,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 May 2011 50,490 miles

Drag link rear ball joint boot deteriorated.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 May 2011 50,482 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Drag link rear ball joint boot deteriorated.

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 May 2010 49,299 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 49,288 miles

Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 47,823 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 47,823 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 47,790 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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OCL 972M is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OCL 972M, 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 OCL 972M registered?

OCL 972M is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 17 September 1973.

Is OCL 972M safe to buy?

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