MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,532 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
front axle repaired and welded
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
front axle repaired and welded
Central Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Axle deformed but serviceable Heavily corroded (5.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lower (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured outer (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Axle deformed but serviceable Heavily corroded (5.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lower (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres, build dates ( 38/02) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
advise front beam axel damaged and welded repairs
advise rear tyres perished and cracked
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front beam rusty.
N/s beam dented.
N/s inner wing dented.
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
oil leak from engine
track rod end gaters perished
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
oil leak from engine
track rod end gaters perished
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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HGO 343N is a 1975 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 HGO 343N, 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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HGO 343N is a 1975 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 April 1975.
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