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WYK 890N

1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Orange Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,068 mi
Last recorded97,068 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van51,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYK 890N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 97,068 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 97,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis/steering box mount area (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill/floor area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Valence area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

General surface corrosion

Interior door handle broken and sharp

Nearside front chassis area excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area

Nearside rear tyre perishing and cracks appearing

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre perishing with cracks appearing

Previous repaired in other corrosion areas

Pass 4 May 2016 96,809 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion cross member area (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 May 2016 96,809 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion cross member area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 95,267 miles

ADVISE[ multiple corrsion on front lower inner and outer panel and rear inner panel.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2014 93,298 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 93,298 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 92,639 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 89,474 miles

ADVISED underneath front body work rusty

Pass 14 Mar 2011 84,909 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 83,135 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 83,139 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 11 Feb 2010 83,122 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 82,597 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre starting to crack slightly

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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WYK 890N is a 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Orange with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WYK 890N, 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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What year was WYK 890N registered?

WYK 890N is a 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 8 August 1974.

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