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HWC 244H

1970 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

12,761 mi
Last recorded12,761 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Transporter45,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWC 244H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 12,761 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 12,175 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 11,518 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f footwell corroded

Pass 22 May 2014 11,121 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2014 11,121 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 10,296 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front crossmember corroded

o/s and n/s front lower outriggers corroded

o/s and n/s front wheel arches corroded

o/s front tyre perished

Pass 13 Apr 2012 10,296 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front crossmember corroded

o/s and n/s front lower outriggers corroded

o/s and n/s front wheel arches corroded

o/s front tyre perished

Fail 5 Apr 2011 9,367 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres perished slightly

front crossmember and lower steps corroded

o/s and n/s front inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2011 9,367 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

both front tyres perished slightly

front crossmember and lower steps corroded

o/s and n/s front inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2009 8,305 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 8,292 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 6,187 miles

n/s rear brake pipe greased

Fail 30 Sep 2008 6,187 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s rear brake pipe greased

Pass 26 May 2006 5,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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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HWC 244H is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 45,029 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HWC 244H, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HWC 244H is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 June 1970.

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