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80,084 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/R14 C (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
All cv boots starting to perish.
Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/14C (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All cv boots starting to perish.
N/S/R tyre worn uneven on inside edge and wearing close to limit (185 r14c)
O/S/R tyre cracked on outer side wall
chip in windscreen
slight cracking in both front tyres in tread and side walls
slight play in all steering joints
slight play in all wheel bearings
Headlamp switch missing (main beam missing) (1.7.1)
N/S/R tyre worn uneven on inside edge and wearing close to limit (185 r14c)
O/S/R tyre cracked on outer side wall
chip in windscreen
slight cracking in both front tyres in tread and side walls
slight play in all steering joints
slight play in all wheel bearings
Nearside Front tyre slightly mis-shaped
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge and worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
engine breather pipe missing
gearbox oil leak
gearshift badly worn
indicator switch not marked
leisure battery moves in its stap but not insecure
n/s/f o/s/f and o/s/r tyres all cracking around sidewalls
screenwash poor
slight brake imbalance axle 1
slight play in centre steering idler
stone chip outside of swept area
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Front tyre slightly mis-shaped
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge and worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
engine breather pipe missing
gearbox oil leak
gearshift badly worn
indicator switch not marked
leisure battery moves in its stap but not insecure
n/s/f o/s/f and o/s/r tyres all cracking around sidewalls
screenwash poor
slight brake imbalance axle 1
slight play in centre steering idler
stone chip outside of swept area
ADVISE FRONT BRAKE STRIP AND CLEAN
ADVISE NEW WIPER BLADES
ADVISE O/S/F WHEEL BEARING ADJUST
ADVISE PARK BRAKE ADJUST
ADVISE REAR BRAKE STRIP AND CLEAN
ADVISE X4 185 14 C TYRES
BATTERY SULFATED ... DO NOT LEAVE WITHOUT DISCONECTING
BOTH HEAT EXCHANGERS HAVE WORKED LOOSE, REQUIRE RE-SEAL
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
ADVISE FRONT BRAKE STRIP AND CLEAN
ADVISE NEW WIPER BLADES
ADVISE O/S/F WHEEL BEARING ADJUST
ADVISE PARK BRAKE ADJUST
ADVISE REAR BRAKE STRIP AND CLEAN
ADVISE X4 185 14 C TYRES
BATTERY SULFATED ... DO NOT LEAVE WITHOUT DISCONECTING
BOTH HEAT EXCHANGERS HAVE WORKED LOOSE, REQUIRE RE-SEAL
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
minor brake imbalance on front brakes
minor play in n/s and o/s/f wheel bearings
minor play in steering column and support bracket
minor play in steering idler
n/s/f tyre perishing on inner wall 185/R14C
o/s/r tyre minor distortion in tread area
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Lower Steering column retaining device missing (2.1.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
o/s amd n/s/f discs corroded
o/s and n/s sun visors missing
o/s belly pan holed
o/s/r tyre perrishing
outr sills and rear lower arches corroding
slight o/s/f wheel bearing play, advise adjustment
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
advise rear brake strip and clean
advise t/gate striker adjusted
advise tailpipe to ex box welded
o/s belly pan holed
o/s/r tyre perrishing
outr sills and rear lower arches corroding
slight o/s/f wheel bearing play, advise adjustment
slight play in steering idler pin
advise minor front brake inbalance
corrosion to batt trays
minor corrosion to both inner rear sills
minor corrosion to brake pipes
n/s/f h/lamp patt 'fuzzy'
battery trays holed
centre steering pivot has slight play
minor play in all wheel bearings
minor surface corrosion to most brake pipes
n/s headlight pattern poor
small hole in both rearmost inner sills
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
all metal brake pipes corroded
battery trays holed
centre steering pivot has slight play
front wheel alignment out of spec
n/s headlight pattern poor
o/s/r and n/s/r inner arches and sill panels corroded
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s headlight pattern poor
n/s/r and o/s/r battery trays holed not in prescribed areas
o/s/r inner wheel arch holed not in prescribed area
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
front wiper blades very hard.
n/s and o/s rear inner sills starting to corrode.
rear number plate lamp slightly dull
slight play in rear drag link ball joint.
steering column flexable coupling starting to show small cracks in rubber.
Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
front wiper blades very hard.
n/s and o/s rear inner sills starting to corrode.
rear number plate lamp slightly dull
slight play in rear drag link ball joint.
steering column flexable coupling starting to show small cracks in rubber.
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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HGN 944N is a 1975 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.
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 HGN 944N, 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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HGN 944N is a 1975 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 February 1975.
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