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LWW 942P

1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Brown Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,735 mi
Last recorded138,735 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van44,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWW 942P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 138,735 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 138,732 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting foremost floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 130,477 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 14 Aug 2017 127,662 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 1 Sep 2016 126,066 miles

Nearside Front BALL JOINT BOOT DETERIORATED

SHIELDS LIMITING INSPECTION

Fail 10 Aug 2016 126,053 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BALL JOINT (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion VALANCE (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion VALANCE (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 124,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise corrosion has started under front valance

Pass 11 Aug 2014 123,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2014 123,595 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 121,115 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 121,102 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 120,151 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 118,999 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 118,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2010 117,028 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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LWW 942P is a 1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Brown with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LWW 942P, 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 LWW 942P registered?

LWW 942P is a 1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 9 March 1976.

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The MOT history for LWW 942P shows 15 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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