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RWD 338R

1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,652 mi
Last recorded12,652 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van49,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWD 338R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 12,652 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 11,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

area round brake pipe securing clips corroded front

nearside front tyres has some stress cracking on tread edge

Pass 4 Oct 2010 11,191 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

it would be better if passenger door had a nearside operating switch external rather than offside control passed and advised in relationship to modification

Pass 26 Aug 2009 10,214 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 10,086 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 10,086 miles

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

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 9,915 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 9,915 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2006 9,894 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking slightly.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside and nearside rear inner sills and wheel arches starting to corrode [not structural]

battery insecure

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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RWD 338R is a 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RWD 338R, 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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What year was RWD 338R registered?

RWD 338R is a 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 14 January 1977.

Is RWD 338R safe to buy?

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