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OLW 846L

1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

20,253 mi
Last recorded20,253 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van46,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLW 846L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 20,253 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 20,124 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 19,917 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 19,595 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 19,084 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 18,787 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 18,054 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 14,171 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 13,726 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 12,581 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 12,570 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) 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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OLW 846L is a 1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OLW 846L, 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

How do I check the history of OLW 846L?

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What year was OLW 846L registered?

OLW 846L is a 1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 10 November 1972.

Is OLW 846L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLW 846L shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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