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PEL 153M

1974 Volkswagen Van

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

63,219 mi
Last recorded63,219 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Van58,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEL 153M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 63,219 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 63,204 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 64% imbalance. O/S lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2024 62,243 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 61,001 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 59,780 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 58,731 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 58,625 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 58,317 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 58,270 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 57,761 miles

brake bind to n/s front, LIMIT

n/s Headlamp deteriorated light output reduced

o/s Headlamp deteriorated light output reduced

Fail 9 Aug 2014 57,752 miles

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

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

brake bind to n/s front, LIMIT

n/s Headlamp deteriorated light output reduced

o/s Headlamp deteriorated light output reduced

Pass 20 Jun 2013 57,418 miles

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

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

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

both front lower ball joints have slight lift when jacked up

rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 13 Jun 2013 57,406 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

both front lower ball joints have slight lift when jacked up

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 14 Jun 2012 56,436 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 13 Jun 2012 56,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 20 Jun 2011 54,519 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 53,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 6 May 2009 51,891 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

handbrake has long travel

offside front beam axle has slight corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2008 50,298 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 47,322 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 45,135 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Van?

Based on 3,103 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
2,083
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 142
position lamp(s) not working 111
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 97
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
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PEL 153M is a 1974 Volkswagen Van in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 58,678 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PEL 153M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Van typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 52 years old, this Volkswagen Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PEL 153M registered?

PEL 153M is a 1974 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 4 March 1974.

Is PEL 153M safe to buy?

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