1977 Volkswagen Delivery VAN 1.6L Petrol · SFL 585S
1977 Volkswagen Delivery VAN (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09 Nov 1977. Recorded mileage 47,502 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN DELIVERY VAN
- Year / Origin
- 1977 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,502 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SFL 585S Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/09/2026
- 47,502 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SFL 585S MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van (SFL 585S) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
SFL 585S Mileage History
- 18/09/202446,574 mi
- 19/09/202446,574 mi
- 04/09/202547,135 mi+561 mi
- 04/09/202547,135 mi
- 10/09/202647,502 mi+367 mi
Average of roughly 470 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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