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HRA 596N

1975 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1715cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

43,294 mi
Last recorded43,294 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Transporter52,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRA 596N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,715cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 43,294 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 42,331 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 42,331 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 42,015 miles

Offside Front brake grabbing slightly

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jul 2015 41,444 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 40,939 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2013 40,348 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2013 40,348 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2012 39,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 39,974 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 38,983 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 37,480 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2009 37,480 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 36,065 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 36,056 miles

Front Upper Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 34,635 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2006 33,618 miles

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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HRA 596N is a 1975 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,715cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HRA 596N, 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 HRA 596N registered?

HRA 596N is a 1975 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 February 1975.

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The MOT history for HRA 596N shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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