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JLH 251N

1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,835 mi
Last recorded98,835 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van45,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLH 251N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 98,835 miles

underside of vehicle front to rear undersealed

Pass 18 Dec 2015 98,398 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 98,398 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner door step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner door step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded with in 30cm steering box (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 97,274 miles

nearside front corner underside corroded

nearside rear tyre and offside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 27 Nov 2013 97,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 29 Nov 2012 96,763 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 96,444 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2011 96,435 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 94,904 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 94,904 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 92,814 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 92,814 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 91,087 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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JLH 251N is a 1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 45,322 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 JLH 251N, 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 51 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 JLH 251N registered?

JLH 251N is a 1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 1 April 1975.

Is JLH 251N safe to buy?

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