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8008 FD

1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,752 mi
Last recorded91,752 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van44,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8008 FD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 91,752 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 89,980 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 88,601 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 88,596 miles

Brake cable inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play both lower kingpin (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 86,928 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 83,035 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 83,034 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 64,969 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 50,858 miles

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

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

emissions reading:hc:1189 co:00.09%, service brake efficiency 86%, parking brake efficiency 32%, rear brakes adjust

front & rear tyre sizes 185/65/15 & all have outside marked on outer walls correctly fitted, o/s front tyre inner edge wearing & approx 1/2 worn, n/s front tyre approx 25% worn

Pass 22 Sep 2010 39,732 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 28,540 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 27,589 miles

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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8008 FD is a 1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 44,432 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 8008 FD, 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 50 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 8008 FD registered?

8008 FD is a 1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 15 April 1976.

Is 8008 FD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8008 FD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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