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VIW 772

1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Beige Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,263 mi
Last recorded16,263 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van46,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Finance
Write-off
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIW 772
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1972
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2025 16,263 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 13,446 miles

All CV Boots persished

Front all front arms boots perished

Rear both rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Jul 2017 128,435 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 92,944 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 7,768 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 85,545 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 82,827 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 79,276 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 77,326 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 75,957 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 74,944 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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VIW 772 is a 1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Beige with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 46,723 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 VIW 772, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VIW 772?

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What year was VIW 772 registered?

VIW 772 is a 1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 1 October 1972.

Is VIW 772 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIW 772 shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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