MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,703 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake master to compensator (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake master to compensator (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner sill excessively corroded not within prescribed area
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Inner sill excessively corroded but not within prescribed area
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Inner sill excessively corroded but not within prescribed area
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))
Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Flexi-brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
minor play in nearside front steering rack arm
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
minor play in nearside front steering rack arm
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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HDT 299W is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
Across all 1980 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 47,010 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 HDT 299W, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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HDT 299W is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 August 1980.
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