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UOA 497L

1972 Volkswagen Van

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,549 mi
Last recorded56,549 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Van52,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOA 497L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 56,549 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 53,042 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 53,042 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2012 52,036 miles

offside track rod end dust covers perished

Pass 8 Jan 2010 46,121 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Jan 2009 40,945 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 40,548 miles

Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Slight score marks to front screen area

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Nov 2007 33,942 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 29,920 miles

Ffront outer valance corroded

Inner valance corroded

Light scraching to windscreen

Off side & near side front floor corroded

Slight play in steering box

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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UOA 497L is a 1972 Volkswagen Van in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 52,201 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 UOA 497L, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UOA 497L registered?

UOA 497L is a 1972 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is UOA 497L safe to buy?

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