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MHY 173R

1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Turquoise Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2008
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,349 mi
Last recorded49,349 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2007
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van44,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHY 173R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1976
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2007 49,349 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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MHY 173R is a 1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Turquoise with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MHY 173R, 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

How do I check the history of MHY 173R?

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What year was MHY 173R registered?

MHY 173R is a 1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 2 August 1976.

Is MHY 173R safe to buy?

The MOT history for MHY 173R shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MHY 173R have outstanding finance?

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