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HAF 965L

1973 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

24,470 mi
Last recorded24,470 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Transporter54,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAF 965L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 24,470 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 23,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 22,821 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 22,537 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 May 2014 22,308 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2013 21,911 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 21,280 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 21,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 20,488 miles

Nearside rear brake hose starting to deteriorate.

Rear brakes binding.

Fail 10 Jun 2011 20,488 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear brake hose starting to deteriorate.

Rear brakes binding.

Pass 1 Jul 2010 19,851 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate.

n/s beamset pattern starting to become poor.

n/s/f metal brake pipe into valve corroding.

play in n/s/r wheel bearing.

play in o/s+n/s/f bottom ball joints.

play in steering box/idler.

play in top steering colum bearing/bush.

Fail 1 Jul 2010 19,851 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate starting to deteriorate.

n/s beamset pattern starting to become poor.

n/s/f metal brake pipe into valve corroding.

play in n/s/r wheel bearing.

play in o/s+n/s/f bottom ball joints.

play in steering box/idler.

play in top steering colum bearing/bush.

Pass 27 Jul 2009 19,386 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate starting to deteriorate.

o/s+n/s/r brakes starting to bind.

o/s/f metal brake pipe into master cylinder.

play in steering box.

play in steering colum/top bearing.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

rear shock absorbers starting to become soft.

Fail 23 Jul 2009 19,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate starting to deteriorate.

o/s+n/s/r brakes starting to bind.

o/s/f metal brake pipe into master cylinder.

play in steering box.

play in steering colum/top bearing.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

rear shock absorbers starting to become soft.

Pass 2 Jul 2008 18,694 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate.

front steering/track rod arms corroding.

imbalance in front brakes.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly/out of shape.

o/s+n/s/f chassis legs corroding.

o/s+n/s/r metal brake pipes corroding close to acceptable limits.

play in steering box.

play in steering colum/top bush.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

Fail 1 Jul 2008 18,694 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

brake pedal starting to become spongy.

front number plate starting to deteriorate.

front steering/track rod arms corroding.

imbalance in front brakes.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly/out of shape.

o/s+n/s/f chassis legs corroding.

o/s+n/s/r metal brake pipes corroding close to acceptable limits.

o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to crack+perish.

play in steering box.

play in steering colum/top bush.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

Pass 22 Jun 2007 17,786 miles

chassis legs/floor pans corroding.

front number plate starting to deteriorate.

minor hole in n/s/f suspension end plate.

n/s/f tyre starting to wear unevenly/out of shape.

o/s+n/s/f metal brake pipes corroding.

o/s+n/s/r metal brake pipes corroding.

o/s/f inner arch holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.

o/s/f metal brake pipe into load valve/compensator corroding.

oil leak.

play in steering colum/shaft.

play in top steering colum bush.

steering system/arms corroding.

Fail 22 Jun 2007 17,786 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

chassis legs/floor pans corroding.

front number plate starting to deteriorate.

minor hole in n/s/f suspension end plate.

n/s/f tyre starting to wear unevenly/out of shape.

o/s+n/s/f metal brake pipes corroding.

o/s+n/s/r metal brake pipes corroding.

o/s/f inner arch holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.

o/s/f metal brake pipe into load valve/compensator corroding.

oil leak.

play in steering colum/shaft.

play in top steering colum bush.

steering system/arms corroding.

Pass 2 Jun 2006 17,123 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 17,123 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Brake clevis joint excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion to nsr inner sill. †Metal fuel pipe rubbing engine cowl. †Osr and nsr metal brake pipes starting to corrode. †Front metal brake pipes undersealed-unable to assess condition adequately.

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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HAF 965L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 54,771 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 HAF 965L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HAF 965L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 January 1973.

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