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PPE 880L

1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Orange Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,517 mi
Last recorded87,517 miles
Recorded on6 May 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van53,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPE 880L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 May 2019 87,517 miles

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rear cross box.(both sides) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Dampness CV joint area

Nearside Rear Side door heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Head light beam on highest limits

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wing heavily corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both batteries location areas heavily corroded.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 87,344 miles

Oil leak ()

foot brake long travel

offside rear floor pan corroded

offside rear lower panel corroded

Pass 14 May 2017 87,327 miles

Front brake master clevis pin worn

Offside Front Upper ball joint leaking grease

Offside Rear outrigger corroded

foot brake long travel

Fail 13 May 2017 87,311 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake master clevis pin worn

Offside Front Upper ball joint leaking grease

Offside Rear outrigger corroded

foot brake long travel

Pass 6 Nov 2007 85,309 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2006 85,197 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 high (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front steps rusted through

Front suspension beam has been repaired..

Left hand outer sill has been repaired with spot-welds outside of prescribed areas

Right front sill closing panel rusted through

Various corroded areas on load floor,some of which have been repaired from the inside

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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PPE 880L is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Orange with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PPE 880L, 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 PPE 880L registered?

PPE 880L is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 23 February 1973.

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