MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,195 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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No. plate light dim
w/washers poor
Engine oil leak (suspect push-rod tubes)
Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded X1 (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X1 (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear X1 in multiple places (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel slightly binding
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose join (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cv gaiter (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cv gaiter (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded X1 (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X1 (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear X1 in multiple places (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel slightly binding
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose join (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cv gaiter (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cv gaiter (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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HBF 489N is a 1975 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1975 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 52,213 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 Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HBF 489N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 51 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was HBF 489N registered?
HBF 489N is a 1975 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 March 1975.
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