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HAA 914S

1978 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,407 mi
Last recorded39,407 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Transporter41,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAA 914S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 39,407 miles

body has slight corrosion nearside rear

bodywork has slight corrosion offside

Pass 27 Mar 2017 38,652 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 38,652 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 38,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

items removed from drivers view.

Pass 8 May 2015 36,094 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 35,678 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 35,678 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 11 May 2013 35,001 miles

n/s/f brake hose in poor condition

slight leak from steering box

Pass 12 May 2012 33,811 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight rusting to both inner rear chassis and offside front floor

slight rusting to nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 30 Apr 2011 33,023 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 31,801 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 31,801 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 7 May 2009 29,928 miles

advisorys attatched

Fail 24 Jul 2008 29,120 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

advisorys attatched

Pass 24 Jul 2008 29,120 miles

advisorys attatched

Pass 6 Aug 2007 27,860 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

o/s/r c/v gaiter split

Pass 18 Jul 2006 26,800 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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HAA 914S is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 41,121 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 HAA 914S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HAA 914S registered?

HAA 914S is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 April 1978.

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