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PDP 240M

1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

17,302 mi
Last recorded17,302 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van53,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDP 240M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 17,302 miles

Offside Rear wiring loom slightly unsupported, on route through framework

Pass 19 May 2017 16,202 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 15,309 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 15,309 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 14,265 miles

steering box leaking

Fail 24 Sep 2011 14,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering component fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

steering box leaking

Pass 23 Sep 2010 12,636 miles

Oil leak

rear outer cv gaitors incomplete x2

Fail 22 Sep 2010 12,635 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

rear outer cv gaitors incomplete x2

Battery insecure

Pass 25 Sep 2009 10,995 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

underside has had extensive welding.some areas underside are still showing corrosion

Fail 24 Sep 2009 10,989 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

underside has had extensive welding.some areas underside are still showing corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2005 76,666 miles

advise front shockers getting weak

corrosion to n/s outer sill

n/s/under sill corroed

o/s/r shocker cover not secure

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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PDP 240M is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 PDP 240M, 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 PDP 240M registered?

PDP 240M is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 25 September 1973.

Is PDP 240M safe to buy?

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