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HNB 604N

1975 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,093 mi
Last recorded43,093 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Transporter52,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNB 604N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 43,093 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 42,026 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 42,026 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 41,607 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 41,369 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 41,349 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 40,943 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 39,953 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 39,950 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 39,552 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 39,549 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2007 39,495 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 39,495 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 39,457 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 39,457 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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HNB 604N is a 1975 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 52,213 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 Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HNB 604N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 51 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HNB 604N registered?

HNB 604N is a 1975 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 February 1975.

Is HNB 604N safe to buy?

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