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PAN 522L

1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,629 mi
Last recorded3,629 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van53,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAN 522L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 3,629 miles

section of main brake pipe over rear suspension beam corroded

slight free play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 3 Jun 2017 3,618 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

section of main brake pipe over rear suspension beam corroded

slight free play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 20 Jun 2016 3,361 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear service brake efforts slightly imbalanced

Rust evident to under body, brakes, steering & suspension parts noted

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 3,344 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Oil leak ()

Rust evident to under body, brakes, steering & suspension parts noted

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 3,015 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

play in steering idlers & steering box

Pass 2 Jun 2014 2,528 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering idlers & steering box

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Various areas corrosion noted (near windscreen, floor pans, etc)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 2,528 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering idlers & steering box

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Various areas corrosion noted (near windscreen, floor pans, etc)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 1,140 miles

underbody corrosion

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

battery tray corrosion

both number plates deteration

corrosion around screen

drivers front footwell corrosion but not in prescribed area

headlamp aims on lowest limit

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

n/s/r wheel bearing slight play

oil leak

rear cv gators pershing

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 11 Jun 2013 1,130 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

battery tray corrosion

both number plates deteration

corrosion around screen

drivers front footwell corrosion but not in prescribed area

headlamp aims on lowest limit

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

n/s/r wheel bearing slight play

oil leak

rear cv gators pershing

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2012 99,106 miles

Headlamp aims on limit

Oil leak

Quite a lot of free play at steering wheel, but within limits.

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play all wheel bearings.

Various areas corrosion noted

Pass 18 Jun 2011 97,475 miles

N/S/F wheel slightly binding

N/S/R tyre outer side wall perishing

O/S/R tyre tread getting low

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

anti-slip provision on brake pedal slightly worn

front brake discs lipped

oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2010 96,025 miles

Front brake pads not clearly visible but appear low.

Nearside front wheel slightly binding.

Oil leak

Slight adverse interaction nearside rear lights.

Slight play front wheel bearings.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 94,747 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 93,094 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 91,332 miles

centre steering arm idler bush has slight play

engine oil leak

offside front & nearside rear wheel bearings have slight play

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2006 89,838 miles

both rear tyres near to limit

metal brake pipes corroding

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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PAN 522L is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PAN 522L, 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.

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What year was PAN 522L registered?

PAN 522L is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is PAN 522L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAN 522L shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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