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RAB 392L

1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,076 mi
Last recorded28,076 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van46,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAB 392L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 28,076 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 28,060 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2016
Fail 26 Aug 2016

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2014
Pass 29 Aug 2013 26,503 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 26,499 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2012 25,814 miles

c/v boots perished

corrosion to front axle beam at o/s lower section

corrosion to o/s/f outrigger at chassis leg

o/s/r tyre badly perished around inner bead

Fail 11 May 2012 25,802 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

c/v boots perished

corrosion to front axle beam at o/s lower section

corrosion to o/s/f outrigger at chassis leg

o/s/r tyre badly perished around inner bead

Pass 11 Jun 2009 25,411 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 24,671 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2007 24,280 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 23,488 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 21,935 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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RAB 392L is a 1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 46,723 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 RAB 392L, 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 54 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 RAB 392L registered?

RAB 392L is a 1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 8 November 1972.

Is RAB 392L safe to buy?

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