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PNK 142L

1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

17,776 mi
Last recorded17,776 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van53,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNK 142L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 17,776 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 17,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2023 17,063 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 16,776 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 16,150 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 16,150 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tailpipe x 2 (7.1.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 15,393 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 14,846 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 145,595 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 13,997 miles

corrosion and holed,nearside front floor support

Fail 1 May 2012 13,996 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion and holed,nearside front floor support

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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PNK 142L is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PNK 142L, 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 PNK 142L registered?

PNK 142L is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 25 June 1973.

Is PNK 142L safe to buy?

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