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ROR 688S

1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

82,245 mi
Last recorded82,245 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van45,399 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROR 688S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 82,245 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front outrigger/jacking point corroded and holed- outside scope of mot

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Front jacking point/outrigger corroded and holed-outside scope of mot

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 May 2017 82,245 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front outrigger/jacking point corroded and holed- outside scope of mot

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Front jacking point/outrigger corroded and holed-outside scope of mot

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 May 2016 81,779 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Jacking point corroded

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2016 81,778 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Jacking point corroded

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2015 81,343 miles

Both front jacking point areas corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 81,342 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both front jacking point areas corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Jun 2014 80,883 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 80,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 May 2013 80,281 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2013 80,281 miles

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2012 79,312 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 79,306 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2011 78,652 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 78,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2010 77,730 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 77,730 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 77,070 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 76,551 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 76,549 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 23 May 2007 75,404 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 75,343 miles

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Pass 22 May 2006 744,469 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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ROR 688S is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 45,399 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 ROR 688S, 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 48 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 ROR 688S registered?

ROR 688S is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 1 April 1978.

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