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MKE 585P

1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,607 mi
Last recorded92,607 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van45,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKE 585P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 92,607 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 92,607 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 May 2017 92,587 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 91,803 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All (2.4.G.4e)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre perishing, no cords exposed

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 91,803 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All (2.4.G.4e)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre perishing, no cords exposed

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 91,418 miles

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

N/S/R tyre showing signs of perishing

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre showing signs of perishing

O/S/F wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 91,418 miles

N/S/R tyre showing signs of perishing

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre showing signs of perishing

O/S/F wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 91,148 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 90,645 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 90,645 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 88,855 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 88,199 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 87,286 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 85,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front valance corroded

nearside and offside front inner wings undersealed

nearside and offside rear inner sills / inner arch corroded but not with in 30cm or a prescibed area

Fail 19 May 2009 85,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front valance slightly corroded

nearside and offside front inner steps slightly corroded

nearside and offside inner rear arches/ rear sills corroded but not with in 30cm of a prescribed area

Fail 9 May 2008 78,074 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 May 2008 78,074 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 76,087 miles

underbody heavily waxoyld

Pass 11 May 2006 73,471 miles

battery tray corroded

inner sills have had various repairs & if in relevent areas would not meet MOT stanard

offside & nearside front cross member corroded & has had various repairs

Fail 21 Apr 2006 73,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

battery tray corroded & battery insecure

inner sills have had extensive repairs & if in relevent areas would not meet MOT standard

offside & nearside front cross member corroded & has had various repairs

wipper rubbers deterioated

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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MKE 585P is a 1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MKE 585P, 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 MKE 585P registered?

MKE 585P is a 1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 8 December 1975.

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