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YPB 705T

1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,539 mi
Last recorded80,539 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van48,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPB 705T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 80,539 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 79,616 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill underneath (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 78,653 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 77,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 76,794 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 76,790 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

o/s and n/s front floors to wheel arches corroded and holed

o/s center out rigger floor corroded and holed

o/s rear brake back plate wet

Pass 18 Nov 2014 70,691 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 68,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 68,144 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 67,768 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 67,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 67,650 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2011 67,650 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

NSF valance corroded NSF Inner arch/footwell corroded

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2010 67,650 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 67,650 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 67,650 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 67,650 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 67,650 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 67,650 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 67,650 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 67,650 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YPB 705T is a 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 48,333 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 YPB 705T, 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 47 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 YPB 705T registered?

YPB 705T is a 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 1 March 1979.

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The MOT history for YPB 705T shows 21 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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