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HDL 688N

1975 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

63,764 mi
Last recorded63,764 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Transporter52,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDL 688N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 63,764 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Apr 2018 63,764 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 62,503 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

free play in top steering column joint

Pass 29 Apr 2016 60,817 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 60,817 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 60,379 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2014 59,254 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 59,254 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear drive shaft boot split

Pass 5 Jun 2013 58,447 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 58,447 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 58,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 58,222 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 57,829 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside rear drive shaft boot split outer

offside rear drive shaft boot split outer

slight play steering idler

Fail 15 Jul 2011 57,801 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside rear drive shaft boot split outer

offside rear drive shaft boot split outer

slight play steering idler

Pass 19 Jul 2010 56,620 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside driveshaft gaiters split

nearside inner trackrod end dust cover split

offside mirror smaller than old one

Fail 19 Jul 2010 56,620 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

nearside and offside driveshaft gaiters split

nearside inner trackrod end dust cover split

offside mirror smaller than old one

Pass 8 Jul 2009 54,444 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

offside rear driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 8 Jul 2009 54,444 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Inner Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

offside rear driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 21 Jul 2008 49,973 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear and offside rear outter driveshaft gaiters split

Fail 18 Jul 2008 49,970 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear and offside rear outter driveshaft gaiters split

Pass 9 Jul 2007 47,724 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 46,477 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 6 Jul 2005 46,012 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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HDL 688N is a 1975 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HDL 688N, 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 HDL 688N registered?

HDL 688N is a 1975 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 April 1975.

Is HDL 688N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HDL 688N shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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