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PCV 525G

1968 Volkswagen Delivery Van

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

79,680 mi
Last recorded79,680 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCV 525G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1968
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 79,680 miles

corrosion at front not within any prescribed areas

corrosion at rear by battery tray both sides not within any prescribed area

Fail 19 Jun 2018 79,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

corrosion at front not within any prescribed areas

corrosion at rear by battery tray both sides not within any prescribed area

Pass 14 Jun 2017 78,788 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 78,788 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty inoperative (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 77,159 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded around rear of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point just outside the prescribed area (5.2.6)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 77,157 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded around rear of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point just outside the prescribed area (5.2.6)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 75,181 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 75,181 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 73,915 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 73,247 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 73,219 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 73,218 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 72,064 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 72,049 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 71,097 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 71,097 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 69,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 68,802 miles

advise some corrosion to front o/s step

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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PCV 525G is a 1968 Volkswagen Delivery Van in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PCV 525G, 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 58 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 PCV 525G registered?

PCV 525G is a 1968 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 15 November 1968.

Is PCV 525G safe to buy?

The MOT history for PCV 525G shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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