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OTF 683R

1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

5,023 mi
Last recorded5,023 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van49,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTF 683R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 5,023 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 5,023 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure 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)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

all flexi pipe ferrels corroded

corrosion on bottom of battery tray

corrosion to n/s/f body work above sill area

corrosion to n/s/f spoiler/body work

corrosion to o/s/f bump stop mount

corrosion to o/s/f floor pan

n/s/f brake back plate corroded

steering box oil leak

various rubber bushes suspension and shock absorbers slightly perished/splitting

wiring insecured front and rear of vehicle

Fail 12 Jul 2011 5,022 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Corrosion battery tray.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension ball joint gaiters split.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steeirng box leaking.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Wiring insecure.

all brake flexi pipe ferrels corroded.

Pass 22 Jul 2010 3,406 miles

Offside front upper suspension ball joint gaiter split.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering box leaking.

Wiring insecure under dash and under vehicle.

Fail 14 Jul 2010 3,405 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front upper suspension ball joint gaiter split.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering box leaking.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Wiring insecure under dash and under vehicle.

Pass 9 Jul 2009 2,374 miles

1. n/s outer sill becoming weak due to corrosion. 2. rear number plate becoming deteriorated.

Fail 6 Jul 2009 2,371 miles

Front 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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

1. n/s outer sill becoming weak due to corrosion. 2. rear number plate becoming deteriorated.

Pass 5 Jul 2008 1,611 miles

1.front suspension to becoming coroded 2. near side rear shock obsorbers becoming worn.

Pass 26 Jun 2007 1,794 miles

o/s front and o/s rear tyres becoming perished

Pass 8 Jul 2006 98,879 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 98,875 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front axle beam corroded and has been repaired

offside front steering arm slightly bent

offside front tyres inner and outer sidewalls perished

oil leak

slight visual smoke

slight weap from steering box

vehicles underside rusty and weak in areas

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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OTF 683R is a 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 49,230 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 OTF 683R, 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 49 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 OTF 683R registered?

OTF 683R is a 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 1 February 1977.

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