MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,302 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear wiring loom slightly unsupported, on route through framework
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)
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)
steering box leaking
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
Oil leak
rear outer cv gaitors incomplete x2
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
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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