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ONM 451M

1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

104,405 mi
Last recorded104,405 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van53,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONM 451M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 104,405 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 104,177 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 103,945 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 103,748 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 103,375 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 102,964 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 102,580 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 102,147 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 101,384 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 100,689 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 100,246 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 98,806 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2010 98,403 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 97,910 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2008 96,559 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2007 95,289 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 93,581 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 93,581 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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ONM 451M is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 ONM 451M, 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 ONM 451M registered?

ONM 451M is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 21 November 1973.

Is ONM 451M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ONM 451M shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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