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MFM 612T

1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

28,317 mi
Last recorded28,317 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van48,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFM 612T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 28,317 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 28,317 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 24,679 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 24,679 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 22,760 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 22,757 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired and outer step as markd (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2017 24,597 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 20,401 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 18,812 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 17,241 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 17,239 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2013 15,551 miles

corrosion hole in rear cross member but not structural

main beam switch works intermitantly

rear bumper missing

Pass 31 Aug 2012 15,542 miles

Corriosion hole in rear crossmember but not structial.

Emmisions very low for a none c-a-t vvehicle.

Rear bumper missing.

Fail 20 Aug 2012 15,542 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Corriosion hole in rear crossmember but not structial.

Emmisions very low for a none c-a-t vvehicle.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear bumper missing.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 15,156 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 15,156 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight grab on rear brakes, may be ok when used on road again.

Heavey power cable from battery through body has NO gromett to protect it.

Pass 27 Mar 2010 144,091 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 13,902 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 13,892 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 12,588 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 8,621 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 4,903 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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MFM 612T is a 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MFM 612T, 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.

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What year was MFM 612T registered?

MFM 612T is a 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 16 May 1979.

Is MFM 612T safe to buy?

The MOT history for MFM 612T shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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