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HKM 311L

1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,622 mi
Last recorded82,622 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van53,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKM 311L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 82,622 miles

under body surface corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2023 79,540 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 78,492 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 73,999 miles

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

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

Fail 7 Jul 2017 73,996 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 72,378 miles

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)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 72,378 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 71,317 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 71,317 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 69,471 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 69,471 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 68,161 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 68,159 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 66,705 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 66,705 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 65,906 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 65,903 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 65,683 miles

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)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 65,683 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2009 65,614 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 64,869 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 62,594 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 62,565 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2006 59,499 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 59,499 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jun 2005 58,276 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 58,276 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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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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