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MWB 396P

1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Purple Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

60,798 mi
Last recorded60,798 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van44,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWB 396P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1976
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 60,798 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls.

Rear seat belts installed but no rear seats.

Fail 2 Sep 2016 60,788 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls.

Rear seat belts installed but no rear seats.

Pass 20 Aug 2015 60,454 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 60,452 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 59,578 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 59,575 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 59,040 miles

Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 58,390 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 57,728 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear cv gaiters deteriorated

corrosion to rear body at end of chassis rail on nearside and offside

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 23 Aug 2011 57,728 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear cv gaiters deteriorated

corrosion to rear body at end of chassis rail on nearside and offside

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 25 May 2011 57,712 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

various welding patches [undersealed]

Pass 9 Apr 2010 55,486 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 55,485 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 50,186 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2008 43,850 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 43,588 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 37,785 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 37,785 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

slight wear centre steering idler †slight exhaust blow †heavy welding on chassie and body panels

Pass 16 Feb 2006 37,224 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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MWB 396P is a 1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Purple with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 MWB 396P, 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 MWB 396P registered?

MWB 396P is a 1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 27 April 1976.

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