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PVF 656R

1976 Volkswagen Multivan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,545 mi
Last recorded68,545 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Multivan68,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVF 656R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 68,545 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 May 2013 68,545 miles

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

Offside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 68,538 miles

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

Centre Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2012 68,529 miles

battery insecure

exhaust heat exchangers deteriorated

front panel at winscreen washers / wiper mountings heavily corroded

front registration plate damaged

nearside front brake squealing

nearside sliding door stop corroded

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded

offside rear engine compartment bodywork heavily corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2012 68,524 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

battery insecure

exhaust heat exchangers deteriorated

front panel at winscreen washers / wiper mountings heavily corroded

front registration plate damaged

nearside front brake squealing

nearside sliding door stop corroded

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded

offside rear engine compartment bodywork heavily corroded

Pass 19 May 2007 68,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear brake binding

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Multivan?

Based on 9,554 MOT tests across 618 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
4,129
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
618
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 220
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 214
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 213
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 209
Stop lamp not working 193
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PVF 656R is a 1976 Volkswagen Multivan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Multivan models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 68,524 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 Multivan fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PVF 656R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Multivan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 50 years old, this Volkswagen Multivan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PVF 656R registered?

PVF 656R is a 1976 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 7 September 1976.

Is PVF 656R safe to buy?

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