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HYR 817N

1975 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

7,492 mi
Last recorded7,492 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Transporter52,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYR 817N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 7,492 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 7,332 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 6,656 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 3 Jul 2017

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 5,680 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 4,780 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 4,003 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2013 2,980 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 12,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 May 2011 99,978 miles

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 May 2010 99,411 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 97,927 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 96,364 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2007 95,209 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 May 2007 95,209 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 93,064 miles

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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HYR 817N is a 1975 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 52,213 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 HYR 817N, 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 51 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HYR 817N?

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What year was HYR 817N registered?

HYR 817N is a 1975 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 March 1975.

Is HYR 817N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HYR 817N shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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