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SAK 52S

1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

38,054 mi
Last recorded38,054 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van49,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAK 52S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 38,054 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 38,043 miles

Battery insecure battery tray corroded (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose brake pedal rubber (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion floor/door step (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point/out rigger corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point/out rigger corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion floor/door step (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point/out rigger corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point/out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill starting to corrode and previous welding poor quality (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 37,779 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 37,779 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 37,779 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s indicator flashes quiocker than n/s

rear n/s wheel arch corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2014 35,948 miles

Some general underbody corrosion

Some previous welding repairs

Fail 23 May 2014 35,943 miles

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

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

Some general underbody corrosion

Some previous welding repairs

Pass 8 Jul 2010 34,653 miles

Some previous welding repairs to entire underbody

Fail 8 Jul 2010 34,653 miles

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

Some previous welding repairs to entire underbody

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 33,847 miles

General underbody corrosion

General welding repairs to underbody & axle

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 29,315 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Some previous welding

Pass 10 Jul 2007 25,197 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 25,997 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 25,997 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

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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SAK 52S is a 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SAK 52S, 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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SAK 52S is a 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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