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SWT 529M

1971 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Pink Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

50,043 mi
Last recorded50,043 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2008
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Delivery Van54,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWT 529M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1971
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2008 50,043 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 50,043 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 45,730 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 45,730 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Jul 2006 41,765 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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SWT 529M is a 1971 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Pink with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 54,276 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 SWT 529M, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SWT 529M?

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What year was SWT 529M registered?

SWT 529M is a 1971 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is SWT 529M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWT 529M shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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