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VND 165L

1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,530 mi
Last recorded41,530 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van46,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVND 165L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 41,530 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 40,636 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 42,504 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 41,611 miles

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

corrosion to all parts of underside of vehicle

slight play centre steering idler

surface corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 13 Jul 2012 41,610 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion to all parts of underside of vehicle

slight play centre steering idler

surface corrosion to front brake discs

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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VND 165L is a 1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VND 165L, 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.

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What year was VND 165L registered?

VND 165L is a 1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 7 September 1972.

Is VND 165L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VND 165L shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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