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RVW 739M

1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Yellow Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

28,861 mi
Last recorded28,861 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van51,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVW 739M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 28,861 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 27,844 miles

Oil leak

Corrosion to front valance

Corrosion to outer sills

Corrosion to rear axle beam

Foot brake has poor reserve movement

Free play at steering wheel

Heavy corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

Heavy corrosion to both rear inner sills

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside front tyre perished

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 27,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to front valance

Corrosion to outer sills

Corrosion to rear axle beam

Foot brake has poor reserve movement

Free play at steering wheel

Heavy corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

Heavy corrosion to both rear inner sills

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside front tyre perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 26,743 miles

play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Feb 2010 25,529 miles

o/s cv boot split

slight play in all steering joints

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 13 Feb 2009 24,044 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 24,035 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 22,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 20,369 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 20,306 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

body very poor.

offside front outriger holed and coroded.

offside/nearside front sill/step coroded.

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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RVW 739M is a 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Yellow with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 51,946 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 RVW 739M, 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 52 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 RVW 739M registered?

RVW 739M is a 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 9 May 1974.

Is RVW 739M safe to buy?

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