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YBV 961V

1980 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,982 mi
Last recorded63,982 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Delivery Van52,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBV 961V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 63,982 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear panel by engine (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 63,972 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panel by engine (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 63,074 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear valance corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 61,227 miles

Nearside Front wing and step corroded

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

Pass 19 May 2018 59,397 miles

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Nearside Rear cv boot split

Nearside Rear heat exchanger insecure

Offside Front bumper panel corroded through

Offside Front step board corroded throught

Offside Front wing insecure

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

reversing lights not working

Pass 26 May 2017 55,670 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot split

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall heavily perished

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front step corroded

Offside Front valance corroded

Offside Rear tyre sidewall heavily perished

Rear brake shoe back plates corroding

Fail 22 May 2017 55,698 miles

Battery insecure both (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot split

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall heavily perished

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front step corroded

Offside Front valance corroded

Offside Rear handbrake not holding

Offside Rear tyre sidewall heavily perished

Rear brake shoe back plates corroding

Pass 14 Jun 2016 53,371 miles

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot split

Pass 20 Jun 2015 50,174 miles

drivers seat worn

exhaust tail pipe corroded

rear tyres side walls perished require replacement

Fail 13 Jun 2015 50,174 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

drivers seat worn

exhaust tail pipe corroded

rear tyres side walls perished require replacement

Pass 19 Jun 2014 45,498 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 44,059 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 44,059 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 44,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 43,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under side rusty

Fail 20 Mar 2012 43,925 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under side rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2011 43,572 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 41,089 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 38,385 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 34,541 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 34,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 32,974 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 30,756 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 30,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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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YBV 961V is a 1980 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 52,217 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 YBV 961V, 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 46 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 YBV 961V registered?

YBV 961V is a 1980 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 11 April 1980.

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The MOT history for YBV 961V shows 24 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.

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