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NGM 73R

1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,228 mi
Last recorded33,228 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van44,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGM 73R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2014 33,228 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

N/S front tyre outer wall starting to crack

O/S front inner wheel arch corroded but not within prescribed area

front axl bumpstop mounts corroded

o/s rear chassis corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 7 Jun 2012 33,154 miles

both rear and N/S/F tyres slightly perished

Fail 25 May 2012 33,154 miles

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)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear and N/S/F tyres slightly perished

Pass 16 Mar 2011 32,973 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

front brake discs rusty

rear axle corroded

several more welding repairs carried out to vehicle- all sealed but appear sufficient

various welding repairs have been carried out over a large part of the chassis & sealed

Fail 9 Mar 2011 32,970 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

front brake discs rusty

rear axle corroded

various welding repairs have been carried out over a large part of the chassis & sealed

Fail 2 Mar 2010 31,069 miles

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

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2010 31,069 miles

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

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2009 26,705 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 26,705 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 25,029 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 25,029 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 24,481 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 24,056 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 24,056 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Handbrake cable rubbing throttle cable

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rusty in places

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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NGM 73R is a 1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NGM 73R, 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 NGM 73R registered?

NGM 73R is a 1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 1 August 1976.

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