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HNJ 294L

1973 Volkswagen Variant

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

25,136 mi
Last recorded25,136 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Variant51,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNJ 294L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVariant
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 25,136 miles

Nearside front, front of inner arch corroded

Offside front brake slight blind

Pass 25 Sep 2015 24,905 miles

nearside front, front of inner arch corroded

offside front brake slight bind

rear exhaust slight blow

Pass 27 May 2014 24,670 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 24,670 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2013 24,658 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 24,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2012 24,645 miles

washer bottle leaks

Pass 25 May 2011 24,638 miles

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

brakes binding slightly

tyre pressures low

Pass 25 May 2010 24,636 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 24,636 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2009 24,621 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 24,621 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2008 24,584 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Variant?

Based on 1,684 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
766
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 124
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
position lamp(s) not working 60
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
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HNJ 294L is a 1973 Volkswagen Variant in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Variant models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 51,538 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Variant fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HNJ 294L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Variant typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Variant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HNJ 294L registered?

HNJ 294L is a 1973 Volkswagen Variant, first registered on 23 January 1973.

Is HNJ 294L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HNJ 294L shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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