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SSX 738L

1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,142 mi
Last recorded9,142 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van46,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSX 738L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2009 9,142 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 9,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 8,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight play in rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering box

slight play in steering idler pin

Fail 8 Aug 2007 8,145 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 8,145 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 6,009 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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SSX 738L is a 1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 46,723 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 SSX 738L, 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 54 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 SSX 738L registered?

SSX 738L is a 1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 21 September 1972.

Is SSX 738L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSX 738L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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