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SJG 579N

1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

8,270 mi
Last recorded8,270 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van51,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJG 579N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 8,270 miles

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)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 8,257 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2015 7,867 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 7,862 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 6,760 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2014 6,671 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 6,387 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 51,125 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 5,264 miles

Oil leak

battery tray corroded

outer edges of floors corroded

overall body condition poor

rear brakes out of balance

Fail 20 Jun 2012 5,264 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2012 5,258 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 2,251 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 2,251 miles

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 973 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 946 miles

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 98,769 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 97,086 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 94,823 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 94,770 miles

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)

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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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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