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PLT 854L

1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Blue Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,341 mi
Last recorded18,341 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van53,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLT 854L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 18,341 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 16,936 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 16,936 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 16,936 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 166,036 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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PLT 854L is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 PLT 854L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PLT 854L registered?

PLT 854L is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 3 July 1973.

Is PLT 854L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLT 854L shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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