MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,270 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside driveshaft both gaiters split
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak Engine ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe corroded and holed (7.1.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both outriggers corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Cross member (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Too dim/dirty (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside driveshaft both gaiters split
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak Engine ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe corroded and holed (7.1.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both outriggers corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
both wiper blades deteriorated
corrosion im both front floors
corrosion in offside rear Inner mudgaurd/End of sill
floor support cross members corroded
offside front doorstep inner sill corrosion
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
both wiper blades deteriorated
corrosion im both front floors
corrosion in offside rear Inner mudgaurd/End of sill
floor support cross members corroded
offside front doorstep inner sill corrosion
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
corroded and many welded patches - Overall structure reasonably sound
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Oil leak
corroded and many welded patches - Overall structure reasonably sound
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
nearside drive shaft gaiter deteriorated
offside door mirror deteriorated
vehicle structure corroded with many poorly welded on patches
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
nearside drive shaft gaiter deteriorated
offside door mirror deteriorated
rear brakes out of balance
vehicle structure corroded with many poorly welded on patches
Oil leak
battery tray corroded
outer edges of floors corroded
overall body condition poor
rear brakes out of balance
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
battery tray corroded
outer edges of floors corroded
overall body condition poor
rear brakes out of balance
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
body work generally in poor condition
corrosion in battery tray
corrosion in both rear Inner mudgaurds
corrosion in nearside and offside rear outriggers
floor generally corroded around edges
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column flexible coupling cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
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SJG 579N is a 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
Across all 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 51,946 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 SJG 579N, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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SJG 579N is a 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 22 August 1974.
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