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HVG 509L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Home

Orange Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,348 mi
Last recorded31,348 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Home69,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVG 509L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Home
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 31,348 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 26,771 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 26,769 miles

Front Axle beam repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 26,769 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Front Axle beam repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Home?

Based on 3,150 MOT tests across 181 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
1,400
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 110
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 110
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 71
brake binding 64
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HVG 509L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Home in Orange with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 69,097 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Home fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HVG 509L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Home typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Home is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HVG 509L registered?

HVG 509L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Home, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is HVG 509L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HVG 509L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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