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HWC 250H

1970 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,431 mi
Last recorded50,431 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Transporter45,029 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWC 250H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 50,431 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 50,422 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 50,405 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 50,386 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 50,373 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 50,332 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 50,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 50,307 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 50,307 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 50,278 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 50,254 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 50,212 miles

all four tyres starting to crack but not to cords

n/s/r floor starting to corrode

o/s/r brake flexoble hose ends starting to corrode

Pass 9 Oct 2006 49,972 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 49,959 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside rear driveshaft gaiter split

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 250H is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 HWC 250H, 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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What year was HWC 250H registered?

HWC 250H is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 June 1970.

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