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HKU 485N

1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

45,100 mi
Last recorded45,100 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van45,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKU 485N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 45,100 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 44,055 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 44,050 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 44,027 miles

general corrosion outside prescribed areas

Pass 18 Jun 2014 43,771 miles

Heavy corrosion to body but not within prescribed area

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 43,318 miles

nearside and offside rear jacking points corroded

nearside rear outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area

offside front jacking point corroded

offside front sill holed and corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 3 Jun 2013 43,302 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear jacking points corroded

nearside rear outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area

offside front jacking point corroded

offside front sill holed and corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 25 May 2012 92,900 miles

Nearside rear sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside front inner valance corroded

Offside front jacking point corroded

Pass 4 May 2011 42,472 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

general under body corrosion

nearside front suspention component corroded

Pass 10 May 2010 41,830 miles

general under body corrosion

nearside rear inner sill corroded

offside front outrigger corroded

offside inner sill corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2010 41,799 miles

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

offside front outrigger corroded

offside inner sill corroded

offside outer sill corroded

general under body corrosion

nearside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 2 May 2009 40,061 miles

brake hose ferules corroded

nearside sill corroded but not within prescribed area

offside sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 22 Apr 2009 39,991 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake hose ferules corroded

nearside sill corroded but not within prescribed area

offside sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 28 Apr 2008 37,689 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 37,348 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 34,568 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 34,528 miles

Service 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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HKU 485N is a 1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HKU 485N, 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 HKU 485N?

You can check the full history of HKU 485N by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HKU 485N registered?

HKU 485N is a 1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 4 April 1975.

Is HKU 485N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HKU 485N shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HKU 485N have outstanding finance?

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