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HIA 8840

1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,105 mi
Last recorded83,105 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van45,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIA 8840
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 83,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 82,778 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 82,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Roof significantly modified

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 82,284 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Delivery Van?

Based on 21,038 MOT tests across 1,834 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
994
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
1,834
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,223
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,126
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,121
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,016
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 889
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HIA 8840 is a 1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 45,322 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Delivery Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HIA 8840, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Delivery Van typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 51 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HIA 8840?

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What year was HIA 8840 registered?

HIA 8840 is a 1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 6 January 1975.

Is HIA 8840 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HIA 8840 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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