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PAB 769L

1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

23,453 mi
Last recorded23,453 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van46,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAB 769L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 23,453 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 23,453 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in front of beam axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 23,008 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 23,008 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 20,974 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 20,569 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 20,569 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 18,914 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r tyres cracking

Fail 3 Jun 2016 18,914 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

n/s/f + n/s/r + o/s/f tyres cracking / perished

Pass 19 Jun 2015 18,582 miles

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

Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 17,129 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

underside of body coroded on inner cills and front lower valance

Fail 2 Jun 2014 17,128 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

underside of body coroded on inner cills and front lower valance

Pass 10 Jun 2013 15,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 15,855 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 15,330 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 13,959 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 13,959 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 12,344 miles

Brake pedal travel

Front discs worn

OSR tyre badly worn on inside edge

Slight play in steering box

Slight stiffness in steering

slight play in steering idler

Pass 29 Jul 2009 11,938 miles

Accelerator sticking

Brake pedal travel

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight play in steering box

slight stiffness in steering

Fail 27 Jul 2009 11,932 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Accelerator sticking

Brake pedal travel

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight play in steering box

slight stiffness in steering

Pass 16 Jul 2008 9,983 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front axle beam shows signs of corrosion

slight play in steering box

slight play in steering idler

Pass 9 Aug 2007 9,161 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pedal spring missing

slight play in steering box

slight play in steering idler

Fail 8 Aug 2007 9,161 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in steering box

slight play in steering idler

Pass 20 Jun 2006 8,182 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Steering box slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2006 8,167 miles

Centre Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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PAB 769L is a 1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 PAB 769L, 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.

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PAB 769L is a 1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 27 September 1972.

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