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HDS 671H

1971 Volkswagen T2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

28,115 mi
Last recorded28,115 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen T253,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDS 671H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 28,115 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 28,054 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 27,813 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 27,729 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 27,566 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 26,983 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 26,882 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 26,159 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 26,107 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 26,031 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 25,362 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 25,006 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 25,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 24,837 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front number plate is in the screen

Fail 27 Jul 2013 24,837 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate is in the screen

Pass 10 Aug 2011 24,657 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 1 Aug 2011 24,657 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 7 May 2009 23,855 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 23,854 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 7 May 2008 22,309 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 18,101 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen T2?

Based on 8,813 MOT tests across 637 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,072
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
637
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 727
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 483
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 425
Stop lamp not working 310
position lamp(s) not working 308
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HDS 671H is a 1971 Volkswagen T2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 53,562 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen T2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 727 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HDS 671H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen T2 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HDS 671H registered?

HDS 671H is a 1971 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is HDS 671H safe to buy?

The MOT history for HDS 671H shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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