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RDF 789R

1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,446 mi
Last recorded25,446 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van44,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDF 789R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 25,446 miles

dash panel lights not working

Fail 29 May 2019 25,446 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

dash panel lights not working

Pass 13 Jun 2016 25,444 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 25,442 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 24,232 miles

corrosion to all of underside of vehicle

inner and outer sills corroded/holed outside of prescribed area

rear engine mountings split

Fail 29 Nov 2010

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside 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)

corrosion to all of underside of vehicle

rear engine mountings split

Pass 24 Nov 2009 23,229 miles

offside inner sill holed (non prescibed area)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 23,229 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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) DANGEROUS

offside inner sill holed (non prescibed area)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 18,224 miles

n/s mirrow damaged

suspect repair to o/s sill

Fail 17 Nov 2008 18,224 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s mirrow damaged

suspect repair to o/s sill

Pass 8 Nov 2007 12,857 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 12,856 miles

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

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

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 1,639 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 1,639 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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RDF 789R is a 1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Yellow 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 RDF 789R, 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 RDF 789R registered?

RDF 789R is a 1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 1 December 1976.

Is RDF 789R safe to buy?

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