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PDL 577R

1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,747 mi
Last recorded62,747 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van49,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDL 577R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2026 62,747 miles

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle wont run (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened upper fixing as marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle tube as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle upper arm as marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 54,494 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2020 53,667 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 53,659 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 49,964 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 49,964 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake hose ferule corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 49,158 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 49,158 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 49,134 miles

Nearside Rear axle bump stop missing

front cross member corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2016 49,134 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Nearside Rear axle bump stop missing

front cross member corroded

Fail 21 May 2009 49,126 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

corrosion in n/s/r chassis rail, advise attension.....

front brake pads not visable.....

general under body corrosion.....

n/s & o/s/f brake hoses perishing.....

n/s/f suspension bump stop corroded.....

screen washers weak.....

Pass 29 Feb 2008 48,199 miles

various rust , repairs and weak points on or near prescibed areas

Fail 27 Feb 2008 48,195 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

various rust and repairs and weak on and near perscribed areas

Pass 5 Feb 2007 54,018 miles

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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PDL 577R is a 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PDL 577R, 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.

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What year was PDL 577R registered?

PDL 577R is a 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 20 July 1977.

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