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SEB 969S

1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Orange Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

51,213 mi
Last recorded51,213 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van49,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEB 969S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 51,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Slight play in all wheel bearings

Fail 4 May 2017 51,213 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 22 Apr 2016 48,116 miles

All wheel bearings have slight play

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2016 48,116 miles

All wheel bearings have slight play

Nearside Stop lamp not working 380 Bulb (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2015 45,494 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside front tyre inner sidewall damaged

oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2015 454,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside front tyre inner sidewall damaged

oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2014 45,422 miles

front axle welded

front tyres perishing

oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2014 45,422 miles

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

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

front axle welded

front tyres perishing

oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2013 44,944 miles

slight blow at joint from nearside cylinder bank of exhaust

Fail 16 Aug 2013 44,943 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

slight blow at joint from nearside cylinder bank of exhaust

Pass 24 Aug 2012 44,348 miles

brake pedal anti slip pad is slightly worn

front axle hammer heads have been welded

metal sheets have been fitted over floor pan unable to remove to fully inspect

o/s/f tyre is perished between tyre tread

oil leaking onto o/s exhaust/heat exchanger

windscreen washer fluid is dripping on drivers floor

Fail 22 Aug 2012 44,341 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

brake pedal anti slip pad is slightly worn

front axle hammer heads have been welded

metal sheets have been fitted over floor pan unable to remove to fully inspect

o/s/f tyre is perished between tyre tread

oil leaking onto o/s exhaust/heat exchanger

windscreen washer fluid is dripping on drivers floor

Pass 21 Jul 2011 42,744 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 42,743 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 42,025 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 42,025 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2006 42,013 miles

Front Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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SEB 969S is a 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Orange with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 SEB 969S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SEB 969S registered?

SEB 969S is a 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 15 December 1977.

Is SEB 969S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SEB 969S shows 17 tests with a 47.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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