MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,982 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?
Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HWD 530V is a 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
Across all 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 46,943 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 Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HWD 530V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was HWD 530V registered?
HWD 530V is a 1979 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 August 1979.
Is HWD 530V safe to buy?
The MOT history for HWD 530V shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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