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PPC 429L

1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Purple Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,321 mi
Last recorded93,321 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van53,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPC 429L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 93,321 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 93,321 miles

Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 May 2016 92,826 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 May 2016 92,823 miles

Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 92,583 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 May 2015 92,494 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 89,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r brake slightly binding.

Pass 8 May 2013 88,483 miles

o//s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Mar 2012 85,146 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 81,846 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 79,410 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 78,367 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 78,119 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 77,590 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 77,582 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 77,105 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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PPC 429L is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PPC 429L, 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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PPC 429L is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 13 March 1973.

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