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SFB 135M

1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Green Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,481 mi
Last recorded33,481 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van53,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFB 135M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 33,481 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 32,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 32,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 31 May 2017 34,266 miles

Battery insecure battery tray corroded (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 34,266 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 May 2016 34,266 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 33,977 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

front cross member corroded

Pass 27 May 2014 33,426 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 33,405 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2013 32,975 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

washers poor and wipers slow

Pass 8 Jun 2012 32,960 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

washers poor

Pass 3 Jun 2011 32,367 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Apr 2010 32,357 miles

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

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Apr 2009 32,317 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 32,237 miles

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

headlamps dim

nsf door badly corroded

nsr wheel arch corroded

os door mirror deteriorated

steering column top bracket slightly loose

wipers are slow

Pass 12 Sep 2007 31,603 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 31,603 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

front brake calipers pipes corroding n/s& o/s rearwheel cylinders pipes corroding

Pass 29 Aug 2006 31,603 miles

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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SFB 135M is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Green with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 53,996 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 SFB 135M, 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 53 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 SFB 135M registered?

SFB 135M is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 11 October 1973.

Is SFB 135M safe to buy?

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