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PKT 541M

1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,905 mi
Last recorded85,905 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van51,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKT 541M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 85,905 miles

corrosion to o/s/r chassis at engine mount area

Fail 19 Mar 2018 85,884 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to o/s/r chassis at engine mount area

Pass 10 Apr 2017 84,313 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 84,289 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front chassis cross member (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 81,259 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 78,656 miles

numerous areas of body and chassis corrosion

Fail 2 Feb 2015 78,652 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

numerous areas of body and chassis corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2014 76,080 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 76,045 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 75,011 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside rear CV boot split

Rear tyres worn on edges

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 May 2011 75,011 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside rear CV boot split

Rear tyres worn on edges

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 May 2010 73,837 miles

Offside rear driveshaft worn

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 73,618 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear drive shaft joints worn

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 69,614 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 64,402 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 61,581 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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PKT 541M is a 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 51,946 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PKT 541M, 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 52 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 PKT 541M registered?

PKT 541M is a 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 17 April 1974.

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