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VVB 729M

1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

73,485 mi
Last recorded73,485 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van51,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVB 729M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 73,485 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

small hole in offside rear inner wheel arch but outside prescribed area

Fail 5 Jul 2016 73,443 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported poorly routed next to exhaust & rubbing on suspension arm at rear (1.9.2a)

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp front & rear interacting with stop lights & side lights (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside rear brake binding after park brake applied (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

small hole in offside rear inner wheel arch but outside prescribed area

Pass 29 May 2015 73,145 miles

HORN SWITCH IS NOT SPRUNG BUTTON TYPE

HORN TONE SLIGHTLY INCORRECT

Oil leak

REVERSE LIGHTS NOT WORKING

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

WIPERS SLOW TO MOVE ACROSS SCREEN

Fail 27 May 2015 73,094 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

HORN SWITCH IS NOT SPRUNG BUTTON TYPE

HORN TONE SLIGHTLY INCORRECT

Oil leak

REVERSE LIGHTS NOT WORKING

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

WIPERS SLOW TO MOVE ACROSS SCREEN

Fail 11 Apr 2015 72,969 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

steering damper bush worn

Pass 16 Jun 2014 71,963 miles

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

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 71,172 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 71,172 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 69,429 miles

o/s/f valance corroded

o/s/r inner sill corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2012 69,422 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f valance corroded

o/s/r inner sill corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2011 67,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 67,646 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 670,072 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 May 2008 65,377 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside handbrake effort low

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 18 May 2007 63,039 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S/R INNER SEAL RUSTY

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2007 63,039 miles

O/S/R INNER SEAL RUSTY

Pass 23 May 2006 60,076 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 60,076 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Getting rusty in places

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front tyre deteriorating/cracking

oil leak

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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VVB 729M is a 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VVB 729M, 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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VVB 729M is a 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 12 June 1974.

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