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HPB 979N

1975 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

40,935 mi
Last recorded40,935 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Transporter52,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPB 979N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 40,935 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear body cross member corroded

Slight corrosion in prescribed and no prescribed areas

Fail 21 Oct 2019 40,935 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear body cross member corroded

Slight corrosion in prescribed and no prescribed areas

Pass 15 Oct 2018 39,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle under sealed

Pass 14 Oct 2017 38,488 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front sills (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both rear sills (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 37,792 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

vehicle is undersealed

Pass 19 Aug 2015 37,102 miles

Oil leak

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Aug 2014 35,827 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 31 Jul 2013 33,469 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 31,841 miles

N/S/F also O/S/F tyres perrished

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/R wheel slightly binding

slight hairline crack on steering wheel

Fail 28 Jun 2012 31,821 miles

Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

N/S/F also O/S/F tyres perrished

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/R wheels slightly binding

N/S/F axel corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2011 28,657 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 25,903 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 24,025 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 23,351 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 22,265 miles

advise front and rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

advise oil leak on gear box on selector shaft.

advise rear c.b boot inner and outer slightly perrished.

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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HPB 979N is a 1975 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HPB 979N, 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 HPB 979N registered?

HPB 979N is a 1975 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 February 1975.

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