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MLW 913P

1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,926 mi
Last recorded63,926 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van44,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLW 913P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 63,926 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 63,051 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 61,732 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 58,621 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 58,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 May 2019 55,449 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre cracked on inner sidewall

Pass 19 Apr 2017 52,949 miles

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

Oil leak ()

n/s/r brake binding

o/s/r floorpan corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2017 52,931 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

n/s/r brake binding

o/s/r floorpan corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2015 52,882 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 52,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 52,540 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre cracking/perishing

offside rear tyre cracking/perishing

Fail 21 Aug 2013 52,540 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre cracking/perishing

offside rear tyre cracking/perishing

Pass 24 Aug 2012 513,613 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 49,730 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 48,399 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 46,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 46,828 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 53,579 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2005 43,528 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 43,523 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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MLW 913P is a 1976 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 70%.

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 MLW 913P, 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 MLW 913P registered?

MLW 913P is a 1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 6 February 1976.

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