MOT Status
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under body surface corrosion
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing.
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
slight play in steering idler
Engine and gearbox oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer joint (7.1.2)
Free play in steering system
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine and gearbox oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer joint (7.1.2)
Free play in steering system
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
gearbox oil leak
o/s/f bump stop missing
o/s/r tyre perished on sidewall
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
gearbox oil leak
o/s/f bump stop missing
o/s/r tyre perished on sidewall
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
both o/s/f bump stops missing
both rear brake back plate`s corroded
corrosion n/s/r inner wheel arch/wing
o/s/r tyre perished
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
both o/s/f bump stops missing
both rear brake back plate`s corroded
corrosion n/s/r inner wheel arch/wing
o/s/r tyre perished
Both rear outer constant velocity joint gaiters split and leaking grease.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn slightly muffled.
Nearside front passengers door check strap pin broken.
Nearside track rod end and offside upper ball joint dust covers split.
Offside front lower bump stop missing.
Offside front tyre cracking on outer sidewall.
Oil leak
Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.
Slight play in nearside front lower suspension ball joint
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both rear outer constant velocity joint gaiters split and leaking grease.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn slightly muffled.
Nearside front passengers door check strap pin broken.
Nearside track rod end and offside upper ball joint dust covers split.
Offside front lower bump stop missing.
Offside front tyre cracking on outer sidewall.
Oil leak
Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.
Slight play in nearside front lower suspension ball joint
Slight play in front beam axle steering idler
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Slight play in front beam axle steering idler
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Corrosion in front panel.
Rear cross member corroded.
Rear tyres deteriorating.
Steering idler worn (Borderline)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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HKM 311L is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 53,996 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 HKM 311L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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HKM 311L is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 13 February 1973.
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