MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,470 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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 ()
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)
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)
Advise front and rear bumper
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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)
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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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