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UDL 739K

1971 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

49,789 mi
Last recorded49,789 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Delivery Van54,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDL 739K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 49,789 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 49,780 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 49,308 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play recommend replace (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated recommend replace (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

the legend of PERCY, the psychodelic love bus, creator of dreams, the maestro of magic lives on

underside of vehicle coated in wax oil

Pass 16 Aug 2022 48,902 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule slight deterioration (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PERCY, the psychodelic love wagon, the creator f dreams, lives to ride once more

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

n/s parking brake performance is lower than the o/s

Pass 10 Jul 2021 47,953 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PERCY, the psychodelic wagon of love, creator of dreams,, rides once more

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel knock from operation of steering, recommend check (2.3 (a) (i))

n/s parking brake performance is lower than the o/s,, recommend check

slight play, steering ilder arm

Fail 9 Jul 2021 47,949 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis member (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PERCY, the psychodelic wagon of love, needs, just a little more loving, just a bit

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel knock from operation of steering, recommend check (2.3 (a) (i))

n/s parking brake performance is lower than the o/s,, recommend check

slight play, steering ilder arm

Pass 29 Aug 2019 47,602 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PERCY, the psychodelic wagon of love, rides again.... could do with little TLC..

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front axle corroded,,in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front bumper,, n/s slightly corroded,, o/s taped

n/s inner sill panel corroded in places,, recommedn attention

n/s outer sill panel corroded in places,, recommend attention

n/s parking brake performance is lower than the o/s

n/s/r out rigger corroded,, recommend attention

o/s inner sill panel corroded in places,, recommend attention

o/s outer sill panel corroded in places recommend attention

o/s reverse light not working

o/s/f bump stop member corroded,,recommend attention

parking brake performance just met MOT min requirements,, recommend check

Pass 29 Aug 2018 46,852 miles

o/s reverse light not working

BODYWORK, WONDERFUL GROOVY ART DECO STYLE,, coukd do with bit of love in places

Oil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front axle, n/s ,, recommend attention/check (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s centre and rear inner sill panel corroded,, recommend attention

n/s outer sill panel corroded,, recommend attention

n/s outer sill panel corroed,, recommend attention

n/s parking brake performance lower than o/s

n/s/f inner sill panel/member corroded,, recommed attention

n/s/f outer sill panel corroded,, recommend attention

n/s/r out rigger corroded,, recommnend attention

o/s centre inner sill panel corroded,, recommend attention

o/s outer sill panel corroded,, recommend attention

o/s/f bump stop member corroded,, recommend attention

o/s/f inner sill panel corroded,, recommend attention

o/s/r brake hose deteriorated, metal ends corroded,, recommend replace

o/s/r inner sill panel corroded,, recommend attention

parking brake performance 17%, mot pass mark 16%,, recommend check

Fail 28 Aug 2018 46,850 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working tail light (4.2.1 (a))

Position lamp not working o/s and n/s front side lights (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

BODYWORK, WONDERFUL GROOVY ART DECO STYLE,, coukd do with bit of love in places

Oil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front axle, n/s ,, recommend attention/check (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s centre and rear inner sill panel corroded,, recommend attention

n/s outer sill panel corroded,, recommend attention

n/s outer sill panel corroed,, recommend attention

n/s parking brake performance lower than o/s

n/s/f inner sill panel/member corroded,, recommed attention

n/s/f outer sill panel corroded,, recommend attention

n/s/r out rigger corroded,, recommnend attention

o/s centre inner sill panel corroded,, recommend attention

o/s outer sill panel corroded,, recommend attention

o/s reverse light not working

o/s/f bump stop member corroded,, recommend attention

o/s/f inner sill panel corroded,, recommend attention

o/s/r brake hose deteriorated, metal ends corroded,, recommend replace

o/s/r inner sill panel corroded,, recommend attention

parking brake performance 17%, mot pass mark 16%,, recommend check

Pass 30 Aug 2017 46,210 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

bodywork art deco style,, could do bit of love in places

front bumper slightly corroded

n/s centre/rear inner sill panel corroded and holed,, recommend attention

n/s/f outer sill panel corroded,, recommend attention

n/s/r foot and handbrake performance lower than o/s,, recommend check

o/s centre, inner sill panel corroded,, recommend check

o/s/f inner door sill panel corroded and holed,, recommend attention

parking brake performance 18%,, mot pass mark 16%,, recommend check

Fail 15 Aug 2017 46,205 miles

Front front brake application uneven n/s/f lower than o/s/f (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f inner wheel arch panel (5.2.6)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

bodywork art deco style,, could do bit of love in places

front bumper slightly corroded

n/s centre/rear inner sill panel corroded and holed,, recommend attention

n/s/f outer sill panel corroded,, recommend attention

o/s centre, inner sill panel corroded,, recommend check

o/s/f inner door sill panel corroded and holed,, recommend attention

parking brake performance 18%,, mot pass mark 16%,, recommend check

Pass 17 Aug 2016 45,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advise, condition and operation of dip switch

advise, operation of ignition switch

bodywork corroded in various places,, in need of more love

engine compartment door corroded

front bumper, n/s corroded and slightly loose,, recommend attention

n/s/f chassis member coated in sealer

n/s/f outer sill panel corroded

o/s and n/s front inner door sills corroded,

o/s/r outer drive shaft gaitor split

parking brake performance 17%, mot pass mark 16%,, recommend check

Fail 3 Aug 2016 45,860 miles

Brake pedal reservoir fluid level decreases after several brake applications (3.3.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door sill/wheel arch panel (6.1.C.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working o/s and n/s (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advise, condition and operation of dip switch

advise, operation of ignition switch

bodywork corroded in various places,, in need of more love

engine compartment door corroded

front bumper, n/s corroded and slightly loose,, recommend attention

n/s/f chassis member coated in sealer

n/s/f outer sill panel corroded

o/s and n/s front inner door sills corroded,

o/s/r outer drive shaft gaitor split

Pass 19 Aug 2015 45,712 miles

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

bodywork, slightly corroded in places, need some love

front bumper, nearside mounting point corroded, recommend check

nearside front chassis/body member, coated in sealer

parking brake performance 20%, min MOT pass 16%,, recommend check

recommend wax oil underside of vehicle

Fail 12 Aug 2015 45,710 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner body/chassis member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer body/chassis member (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

bodywork, slightly corroded in places, need some love

front bumper, nearside mounting point corroded, recommend check

recommend wax oil underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Aug 2014 42,536 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise condition and operation of dip switch

nearside handbrake performance slightly lower than offside

Fail 31 Jul 2014 42,534 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside handbrake performance slightly lower than offside

Pass 19 Aug 2013 40,297 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 56,483 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advise condition of rear bumper

tape used on nearside sliding door bottom

Pass 20 Aug 2012 56,483 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advise condition of rear bumper

tape used on nearside sliding door bottom

Pass 17 Aug 2011 255,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front bump stop missing

offside front tyre has a cut in outer tread but not showing cords yet

Pass 25 Mar 2009 54,581 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear outer drive shaft boot split

Fail 11 Mar 2009 54,572 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear outer drive shaft boot split

Pass 14 Mar 2008 50,658 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 Mar 2008 50,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Mar 2007 45,320 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

offside / nearside rear drive shaft gaiters split

Pass 16 Mar 2006 41,279 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2006 41,279 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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UDL 739K is a 1971 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 UDL 739K, 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.

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UDL 739K is a 1971 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 9 November 1971.

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