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HBF 489N

1975 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

7,195 mi
Last recorded7,195 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Transporter52,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBF 489N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 7,195 miles

No. plate light dim

w/washers poor

Engine oil leak (suspect push-rod tubes)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 63,137 miles

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)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 63,098 miles

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)

Fail 7 May 2013 4,966 miles

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)

Pass 7 May 2013 4,966 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 4,604 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 4,600 miles

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)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 3,600 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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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.

Is HBF 489N safe to buy?

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