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PNB 76R

1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

8,720 mi
Last recorded8,720 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van44,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNB 76R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 8,720 miles

Driver's door check strap loose

Battery warning lamp on

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Slight free play detected at steering wheel

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 8,720 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Rear axle 49% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Battery warning lamp on

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Driver's door check strap loose

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Slight free play detected at steering wheel

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 8,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 8,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 8,137 miles

Front front torsion bar subframe has heavy rubber coating on fulcrum pods both sides-- unable to assess condition

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearly white light (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearly white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play at steering idler (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 8,132 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 8,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 8,105 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 7,948 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 7,948 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 7,135 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 7,135 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 6,667 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 6,655 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 5,732 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 4,708 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 2,801 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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PNB 76R is a 1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 PNB 76R, 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 PNB 76R registered?

PNB 76R is a 1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 23 August 1976.

Is PNB 76R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PNB 76R shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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