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VNU 951N

1974 Volkswagen Van

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

53,900 mi
Last recorded53,900 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Van58,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNU 951N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 53,900 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 53,897 miles

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

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 53,718 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 53,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 51,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine oil leaking

o/s step corroded (not in prescibed area)

o/s/f side light slightly dim

surface corrosion to seat belt mounts

Fail 28 Mar 2011 51,420 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine oil leaking

o/s step corroded (not in prescibed area)

o/s/f side light slightly dim

surface corrosion to seat belt mounts

Pass 25 May 2010 46,825 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 39,005 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 35,814 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/s and n/s floor areas in engine bay deteriorating. O/s and n/s sills deteriorating,have been repaired in various places.O/s and n/s steps repaired internally.

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 May 2007 34,686 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 34,678 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 33,232 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 33,226 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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VNU 951N is a 1974 Volkswagen Van in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 58,678 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VNU 951N, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VNU 951N registered?

VNU 951N is a 1974 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 16 August 1974.

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