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HKU 486N

1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,919 mi
Last recorded70,919 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van45,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKU 486N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 70,919 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 70,387 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 70,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 69,542 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 69,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 66,716 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 62,959 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 61,322 miles

general wear/play to steering system

Pass 12 May 2014 59,108 miles

play at steering wheel near fail

general wear/play to suspension/steering

slight corrosion to under body etc

Pass 27 Jun 2012 58,389 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 58,333 miles

general corrosion to vehicle under body

Fail 3 Jun 2011 58,329 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

general corrosion to vehicle under body

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 486N is a 1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 486N, 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 486N?

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What year was HKU 486N registered?

HKU 486N is a 1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 4 April 1975.

Is HKU 486N safe to buy?

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