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RHN 350L

1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Orange Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

24,749 mi
Last recorded24,749 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van53,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHN 350L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2017 24,749 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

advancing under body corrosion

Pass 17 May 2016 24,423 miles

Front chassis closing panel welds too far apart/ insufficient number

Wiper switch operation faulty.

numerous poor quality welding repairs effected to body and chassis

Fail 17 May 2016 24,423 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front chassis closing panel welds too far apart/ insufficient number

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Wiper switch operation faulty.

numerous poor quality welding repairs effected to body and chassis

Pass 30 Sep 2014 23,668 miles

repaired and undersealed and rusty

Pass 27 Sep 2012 23,144 miles

rust rear end

under body repaires

Pass 23 Aug 2011 22,735 miles

oil leak

play rear hubs

under body repaires and under sealed

under body rust

Pass 8 Jul 2010 22,149 miles

heavy oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2010 22,149 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

heavy oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2009 21,284 miles

corrosion rear end

oil leak

repaired and heavely under sealed

wipers in poor condition

Pass 10 Jul 2008 20,631 miles

rear cross member corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2007 20,267 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 20,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

extensive repairs to body and chassis

steps and arches rusted and body and underframe / structure rusted weak and poorly repaired on and near perscribed areas

very rusted in engine bay upper chassis area

Fail 6 Jun 2006 18,111 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rust to chassis o/s rear [hole]

vehicle generaly rusty with many plates welded all over

Pass 6 Jun 2006 18,111 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rust to chassis o/s rear [hole]

vehicle generaly rusty with many plates welded all over

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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RHN 350L is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Orange with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RHN 350L, 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 RHN 350L registered?

RHN 350L is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 5 January 1973.

Is RHN 350L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RHN 350L shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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