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UPD 629M

1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,757 mi
Last recorded7,757 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van51,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPD 629M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 7,757 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 7,757 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2016 6,760 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion by axle (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion by engine brace (6.1.B.2)

front panel corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2016 6,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion by axle (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion by engine brace (6.1.B.2)

front panel corroded

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 9 Jul 2015 5,760 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 5,132 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2014 5,116 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside windscreen wiper blade torn/split

Fail 29 Apr 2013 4,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 4,159 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 2,237 miles

both front lower balljoints

front brake pipes rusty

front roll bar rusty

nearside rear tyre

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

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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UPD 629M is a 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UPD 629M, 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 UPD 629M registered?

UPD 629M is a 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 4 March 1974.

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