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MBN 707R

1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Yellow Petrol 1578cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

72,489 mi
Last recorded72,489 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van44,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBN 707R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,578cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 72,489 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 71,538 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 70,352 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 68,941 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 66,719 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 65,092 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 65,088 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 64,155 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 64,155 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 62,903 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 60,701 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 58,160 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 55,734 miles

Oil leak

engine smokes slightly at idle speed

Fail 3 Aug 2015 55,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

engine smokes slightly at idle speed

Pass 29 Jul 2014 54,861 miles

Engine leaking oil.

Exhaust slightly smokey.

Pass 1 Aug 2013 53,428 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 53,426 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 53,232 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 53,231 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 52,994 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 52,994 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 52,771 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 52,771 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 52,004 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 52,004 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 51,388 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 51,388 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 49,561 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 47,622 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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MBN 707R is a 1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Yellow with a 1,578cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 MBN 707R, 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.

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What year was MBN 707R registered?

MBN 707R is a 1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 1 September 1976.

Is MBN 707R safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBN 707R shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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