MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,984 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both headlamp patterns only just acceptable/steering idler has play/brake pedal travel only just acceptable
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
play in steering idler on front axle
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Delivery Van?
Based on 21,038 MOT tests across 1,834 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ULA 289M is a 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 ULA 289M, 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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What year was ULA 289M registered?
ULA 289M is a 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 4 March 1974.
Is ULA 289M safe to buy?
The MOT history for ULA 289M shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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