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WMV 973M

1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,497 mi
Last recorded16,497 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van51,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMV 973M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 16,497 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 14,189 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 13,305 miles

Boot lid insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate insecure both (0.1 (a))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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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WMV 973M is a 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WMV 973M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WMV 973M registered?

WMV 973M is a 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 16 July 1974.

Is WMV 973M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WMV 973M shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WMV 973M have outstanding finance?

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