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HMF 933K

1971 Volkswagen Van

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

58,022 mi
Last recorded58,022 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Van71,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMF 933K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 58,022 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 58,020 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2017 57,984 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 57,982 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt All four (2.2.C.1c)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 57,117 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 57,116 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Upper Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 55,481 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 55,479 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 53,296 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 52,129 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 52,126 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 30 May 2012 49,560 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 49,560 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 49,024 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf brake binding

osf chassis leg corrosion

throttle pedal sticking

Fail 16 Jun 2011 49,023 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf brake binding

osf chassis leg corrosion

throttle pedal sticking

Pass 13 Aug 2010 48,942 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 48,942 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 48,367 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 48,335 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 46,439 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 44,435 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 44,426 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Van?

Based on 3,103 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
2,083
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 142
position lamp(s) not working 111
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 97
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
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HMF 933K is a 1971 Volkswagen Van in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 71,626 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HMF 933K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Van typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HMF 933K registered?

HMF 933K is a 1971 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 2 September 1971.

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