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HGO 343N

1975 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,532 mi
Last recorded97,532 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Transporter52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGO 343N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 97,532 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 97,476 miles

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))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 97,228 miles

front axle repaired and welded

Fail 7 Aug 2023 97,228 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 96,687 miles

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))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 96,687 miles

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))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 95,618 miles

Front Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 94,594 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 93,393 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 92,649 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 92,636 miles

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 91,042 miles

Front beam rusty.

N/s beam dented.

N/s inner wing dented.

Pass 30 Apr 2015 89,220 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 89,220 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 89,161 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 87,967 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 May 2013 87,850 miles

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)

Pass 25 May 2012 87,539 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2012 87,539 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 87,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 86,524 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 86,524 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 85,289 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 85,289 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2008 84,582 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 84,579 miles

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)

Pass 9 May 2007 83,241 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 83,241 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2006 81,104 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 81,028 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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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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