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VAR 793M

1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

26,521 mi
Last recorded26,521 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van51,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAR 793M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 26,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear lower body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 26,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear lower body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 25,791 miles

ALL TYRES SHOWING OF AGE DETERIORATIO

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion LOWER PART OF FRONT WING N/ SIDE (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear NAIL IN TYRE

Pass 15 Sep 2016 25,267 miles

Both offside front & rear tyres show signs of age deterioration.

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear drive shaft outer gaiter shows signs of deterioration.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Aug 2016 25,256 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front vehicle body corroded in holed, but more than 30cm without from any mountings, nearside & offside

rear vehicle body has been repaired poorly, but more than 30 cm without from any mountings ,nearside & offside

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 24,839 miles

N/S/F WHEEL ARCH SLIGHT CORROSION

Pass 11 Aug 2014 24,242 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 23,704 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 23,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All four tyres show signs of age deterioration.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 22,699 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F & O/S/R Tyres show signs of age deterioration.

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2012 22,687 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake & clutch pedal anti slip pads slightly worn.

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2011 22,417 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre show signs of age deterioration.

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 21,788 miles

N/S/R Brake hose slightly short.

Fail 1 Jun 2010 21,777 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 20,953 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

brake anti slip rubber worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2008 18,466 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 17,364 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 17,346 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

handbrake sticking slightly o/s

Pass 31 Mar 2006 15,618 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 15,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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VAR 793M is a 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 VAR 793M, 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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VAR 793M is a 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 21 February 1974.

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