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RUY 986L

1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

17,178 mi
Last recorded17,178 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van53,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUY 986L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 17,178 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 16,830 miles
Fail 1 May 2018

Central Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 14,232 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight play n/s and o/s front suspension joints

Pass 8 Apr 2016 11,437 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 10,950 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general under body corrosion

Fail 15 May 2015 10,950 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general under body corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2014 88,551 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 5,043 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 1,920 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 2 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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RUY 986L is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 RUY 986L, 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 RUY 986L registered?

RUY 986L is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 17 January 1973.

Is RUY 986L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUY 986L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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