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HCY 849L

1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

21,530 mi
Last recorded21,530 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van53,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCY 849L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 21,530 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 20,733 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 19,717 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2015 19,677 miles

all 4 front ball joins have slight play

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2014 19,452 miles

slight play in all 4 ball joints

Pass 9 Mar 2013 18,388 miles

slight play in all 4 ball joints

Pass 5 Apr 2012 18,254 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 17,979 miles

brake master cylinder hose perished

o/s headlamp dull

slight play in n/s/f steering

Fail 4 Aug 2010 17,979 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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)

brake master cylinder hose perished

front brake discs corroded

no air filter fitted

o/s headlamp dull

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

rear gearbox mount missing

slight play in n/s/f steering

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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HCY 849L is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 53,996 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HCY 849L, 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 53 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 HCY 849L registered?

HCY 849L is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 2 January 1973.

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