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HCD 501N

1975 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,664 mi
Last recorded93,664 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Transporter52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCD 501N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 93,664 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion various underbody sections outside prescribed areas

nearside and offside rear outer cv boots split

play in centre steering idler

Fail 20 May 2011 93,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion various underbody sections outside prescribed areas

nearside and offside rear outer cv boots split

play in centre steering idler

Pass 27 May 2010 90,600 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 89,278 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s outer drive shaft boot split

Pass 2 Oct 2006 88,882 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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HCD 501N is a 1975 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HCD 501N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HCD 501N registered?

HCD 501N is a 1975 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 April 1975.

Is HCD 501N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCD 501N shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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