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ULW 571

1975 Volkswagen Van

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,123 mi
Last recorded68,123 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULW 571
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 68,123 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 68,010 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Fail 1 Apr 2016 87,978 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Jan 2015 67,824 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 67,817 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 67,613 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 67,011 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 66,690 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 66,683 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 66,217 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 65,875 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 65,060 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 65,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 63,264 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 60,185 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Van?

Based on 3,103 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
2,083
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 142
position lamp(s) not working 111
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 97
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
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ULW 571 is a 1975 Volkswagen Van in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ULW 571, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Van typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 51 years old, this Volkswagen Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ULW 571 registered?

ULW 571 is a 1975 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 31 December 1975.

Is ULW 571 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULW 571 shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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