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HJU 988N

1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

10,814 mi
Last recorded10,814 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van45,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJU 988N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 10,814 miles

extensive rust repairs under vehicle

Pass 11 Aug 2014 10,811 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

extensive rust repairs under car

Pass 3 May 2013 10,589 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all drive shaft boots split(4)

both front wheel arches corroding

Fail 1 May 2013 10,584 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all drive shaft boots split(4)

both front wheel arches corroding

Pass 14 Jun 2012 7,939 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both batteries insecure

Fail 8 May 2012 7,935 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all drive shaft c/v boots missing or split

both batteries insecure

Pass 5 Aug 2010 7,142 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 7,142 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 6,393 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 6,393 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 5,478 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 5,467 miles

Centre Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2007 2,610 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 95,081 miles

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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HJU 988N is a 1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HJU 988N, 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.

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What year was HJU 988N registered?

HJU 988N is a 1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 14 March 1975.

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