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RWB 793R

1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Beige Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

8,929 mi
Last recorded8,929 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van49,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWB 793R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1977
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 8,929 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 8,929 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 8,910 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 8,908 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 8,856 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 8,856 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 8,766 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

SLIGHT PLAY IN CENTRE IDLER ON STEERING

Fail 19 Jun 2014 8,765 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

SLIGHT PLAY IN CENTRE IDLER ON STEERING

Pass 26 Jun 2013 8,183 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 8,183 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 7,708 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 6,918 miles

The off side front suspension upper ball joint gaiter is split.

Fail 10 Jun 2011 6,918 miles

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

The off side front suspension upper ball joint gaiter is split.

Pass 11 Jun 2010 6,387 miles

The off side front brake is binding slightly.

Fail 11 Jun 2010 6,387 miles

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

The off side front brake is binding slightly.

Pass 17 Jun 2009 5,917 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 5,913 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 5,865 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 5,865 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 5,613 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 4 May 2006 3,825 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 3,825 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2006 3,822 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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RWB 793R is a 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 49,230 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 RWB 793R, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RWB 793R is a 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 1 May 1977.

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