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HKM 327L

1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

52,759 mi
Last recorded52,759 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van53,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKM 327L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 52,759 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily sealed

Fail 23 Apr 2019 52,759 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drag link end worn opposite end to that connected to steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 1st outrigger behind front wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s outrigger at the rear which holds the side step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged drivers belt freyed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced first outrigger behind front wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced just in front of cab step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 51,674 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 50,491 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 49,311 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 48,670 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 48,036 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 47,507 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Mar 2012 45,169 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Apr 2011 41,662 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2010 38,879 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 38,879 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 36,589 miles

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

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

objects stuck on dashboard

Fail 1 Apr 2009 36,589 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

objects stuck on dashboard

Pass 17 Mar 2008 322,398 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 28,850 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 24,999 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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HKM 327L is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 HKM 327L, 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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What year was HKM 327L registered?

HKM 327L is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 22 February 1973.

Is HKM 327L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HKM 327L shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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