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OOU 946M

1971 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2009
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Delivery Van54,276 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOU 946M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2009

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

DASHBOARD WIRING VERY POOR CONDITION

ENGINE BAY WIRING VERY POOR

FRONT DOOR INTERIOR PANELS MISSING

HORN BUTTON SITUATED ON DASHBOARD

NEARSIDE INNER SILL CORRODED HOLED

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT PLAY.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT CAB FLOORS WELDED FROM INSIDE HAEVILY CORRODED.

REAR BUMPER MISSING

ROAD TAX EXPIRED

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

UNDERSIDE HEAVILY CORRODED

WINDSCREEN WASHER BUTTON SITUATED ON DASHBOARD

BATTERY INSECURE

REAR EXHAUST PETROUDING FROM REAR

TWO SEAT BELT BUCKLES PER FRONT SEATS FITTED (ONE PER SIDE INOP).

VEHICLE UNDERSIDE HEAVILY UNDERSEALE/WELDED IN PLACES UNABLE TO ASSESS FULL EXTENT OF CORROSION.

Pass 1 Feb 2008 142,384 miles

Oil leak

areas covered by seam sealer and underseal

front "X" member holed and rusty

new mechanical items fitted (steering and brakes)

under body corrosion and repairs carried out

Fail 28 Jan 2008 142,383 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

areas covered by seam sealer and underseal

front "X" member holed and rusty

new mechanical items fitted (steering and brakes)

under body corrosion and repairs carried out

Fail 22 Oct 2007 142,367 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

both safety belt lower anchorages weld repair

both sides front lower side panels corroded

nearside front bump stop missing

all jack points seriously corroded

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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OOU 946M is a 1971 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 54,276 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 OOU 946M, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OOU 946M is a 1971 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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