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PYV 515R

1977 Volkswagen Van

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,930 mi
Last recorded94,930 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYV 515R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 94,930 miles

steering box noise when side to side

slight play in all 4 bearings

Pass 21 Mar 2016 92,622 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 90,706 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 90,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 88,195 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 88,188 miles

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

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 86,117 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 83,816 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 83,816 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 80,528 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 80,524 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 78,363 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Van?

Based on 3,103 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
2,083
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 142
position lamp(s) not working 111
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 97
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
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PYV 515R is a 1977 Volkswagen Van in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PYV 515R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Van typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 49 years old, this Volkswagen Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PYV 515R registered?

PYV 515R is a 1977 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 12 January 1977.

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The MOT history for PYV 515R shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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