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HDP 225L

1973 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,750 mi
Last recorded93,750 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Transporter54,771 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDP 225L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 93,750 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 93,488 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 93,488 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 93,479 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 93,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 93,436 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 93,393 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight play from the steering damper

Fail 16 Dec 2015 93,393 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight play from the steering damper

Pass 30 Dec 2014 93,170 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 93,170 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 92,800 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brakes binding slightly

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 92,468 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 92,468 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 92,307 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 92,307 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 92,078 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 92,078 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 91,708 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 91,219 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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HDP 225L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HDP 225L, 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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HDP 225L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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