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UMW 453J

1971 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

82,401 mi
Last recorded82,401 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Delivery Van54,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMW 453J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 82,401 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 82,018 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 81,253 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 80,777 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 80,415 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 79,937 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 79,591 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 79,043 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 77,866 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 77,157 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 75,751 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake recording low

nearside front tyre has cuts

Pass 24 Apr 2015 74,304 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 72,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 72,520 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 71,988 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 69,780 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 67,049 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 65,463 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 65,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 63,630 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 63,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2008 62,028 miles

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

o/s/r driveshaft boot split

Fail 28 May 2008 62,028 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r driveshaft boot split

Pass 15 Jun 2007 60,679 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 60,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2006 60,031 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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UMW 453J is a 1971 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UMW 453J, 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

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What year was UMW 453J registered?

UMW 453J is a 1971 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 1 May 1971.

Is UMW 453J safe to buy?

The MOT history for UMW 453J shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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