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HFM 780J

1970 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,470 mi
Last recorded69,470 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Transporter45,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFM 780J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2018 69,470 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Beam image incorrect (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both rear tyres rubber starting to deteriorate

Corrosion Nearside front chassis outrigger outside of prescribed areas

Corrosion Nearside inner sill outside of prescribed areas

Corrosion offside inner sill outside of prescribed areas

General corrosion vehicle underside outside of prescribed areas

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Jun 2017 68,578 miles

Dampness around offside front brake fluid reservoir

Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment stiff

Extensive corrosion outside of prescribed areas, not sufficient to seriously weaken structure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 30 May 2017 68,578 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system incomplete (7.1.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill and chassis outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure Arm (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Dampness around offside front brake fluid reservoir

Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment stiff

Extensive corrosion outside of prescribed areas, not sufficient to seriously weaken structure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 67,912 miles

Advise front and rear bumper

Pass 3 Nov 2014 66,781 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

abvise exhaust leaking and corroded

advise nearside wiper blade

advise rear brake back plates corroded

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Jun 2013 64,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering damper deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 64,671 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering damper deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 64,110 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

clunking noise from steering box

corrosion nearside and offside outer sills outside of prescribed areas

Fail 16 Nov 2011 64,110 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

clunking noise from steering box

corrosion nearside and offside outer sills outside of prescribed areas

Fail 9 Sep 2009 64,065 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.2.C.1h)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise bumper corroded offside rear

Pass 10 Sep 2008 62,693 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 61,890 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 61,796 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 61,790 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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HFM 780J is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 45,029 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 HFM 780J, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HFM 780J is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 September 1970.

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