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HTL 53D

1966 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

16,533 mi
Last recorded16,533 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTL 53D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1966
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 16,533 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 16,533 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 16,533 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 16,533 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 16,533 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 16,533 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 16,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 16,533 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 16,533 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 16,533 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 16,533 miles

corrosion on underbody

front wipers poor

oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2012 16,533 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

corrosion on underbody

front wipers poor

oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2010 16,533 miles

under body covered in underseal/ suspension lowered

Fail 14 Dec 2010 16,533 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

under body covered in underseal/ suspension lowered

Pass 15 Jan 2010 16,533 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 16,533 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 16,533 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 16,533 miles

Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 54,255 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 54,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Delivery Van?

Based on 21,038 MOT tests across 1,834 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
994
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
1,834
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,223
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,126
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,121
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,016
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 889
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HTL 53D is a 1966 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Delivery Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HTL 53D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Delivery Van typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 60 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HTL 53D registered?

HTL 53D is a 1966 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 31 December 1966.

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