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HKE 990L

1973 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

88,961 mi
Last recorded88,961 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Transporter54,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKE 990L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 88,961 miles

N/S wiper blade split

N/S/F seat base lose

N/S/F wheel arch/door step corroded/holed but not affecting the vehicles structure

O/S/F brake flexi perishing

O/S/F inner cross member/front panel corroded/holed but not affecting the vehicles structure

all cv boots perishing

both front brake pipes to front hoses slightly corroded

both inner sills corroded/holed but not affecting the vehicles structure

both outer sills corroded/holed but not affecting the vehicles structure

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

lower parts of doors and outer sills covered in duck tape

slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

steering coupling starting to split

Fail 5 May 2017 88,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure both rear seat belts not bolted to vehicles mounting points (5.2.1a)

N/S wiper blade split

N/S/F seat base lose

N/S/F wheel arch/door step corroded/holed but not affecting the vehicles structure

O/S/F brake flexi perishing

O/S/F inner cross member/front panel corroded/holed but not affecting the vehicles structure

all cv boots perishing

both front brake pipes to front hoses slightly corroded

both inner sills corroded/holed but not affecting the vehicles structure

both outer sills corroded/holed but not affecting the vehicles structure

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

lower parts of doors and outer sills covered in duck tape

slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

steering coupling starting to split

Pass 24 Jun 2015 88,623 miles

25 kg fluctuation on n/s/r brake

ALL TYRES NEAR/ON LIMIT, ADVISE REPLACEMENT ASAP 185/14C

FLAT SPOT ON CARB

FUEL FILTER TO CARB DIRTY, ADVISE REPLACEMENT

O/S/F INNER AND OUTER SILLS HOLED

O/S/F LOWER SEATBELT MOUNT FLEX'S, SUSPECT CORROSION, ADVISE SEATBELT REMOVAL AND INSP.

hole in n/s/f inner x-member

Fail 24 Jun 2015 88,623 miles

25 kg fluctuation on n/s/r brake

ALL TYRES NEAR/ON LIMIT, ADVISE REPLACEMENT ASAP 185/14C

FLAT SPOT ON CARB

FUEL FILTER TO CARB DIRTY, ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/F INNER AND OUTER SILLS HOLED

O/S/F LOWER SEATBELT MOUNT FLEX'S, SUSPECT CORROSION, ADVISE SEATBELT REMOVAL AND INSP.

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

hole in n/s/f inner x-member

Pass 27 Jun 2014 87,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion on most body panels

general condition chassis corroded

minor crack in steering wheel

minor play in steering link arm end joints from box to idler

n/s/f h/lamp pattern poor even with new bulb, advise replacement h/lamp for next mot test

o/s and n/s outer and inner sills corroded through

o/s/f seat has broken spring pertruding though ADVISE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and has minor distortion in tread adrea 185/R14

Fail 26 Jun 2014 87,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion on most body panels

general condition chassis corroded

minor crack in steering wheel

minor play in steering link arm end joints from box to idler

o/s and n/s outer and inner sills corroded through

o/s/f seat has broken spring pertruding though ADVISE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and has minor distortion in tread adrea 185/R14

Pass 15 Jun 2013 86,281 miles

185x14c

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

Fail 13 Jun 2013 86,280 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

185x14c

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

Pass 9 Jun 2012 85,539 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

drivers seat back support has broken spring pertruding

sliding door, both outer sills , both front doors have rust holes that need covering

Fail 30 May 2012 85,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside 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 Front Upper Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

drivers seat back support has broken spring pertruding

play in steering idler

sliding door, both outer sills , both front doors have rust holes that need covering

top o/s and n/s bump stops missing

Pass 24 May 2011 82,368 miles

ADVISE FANBELT ADJUST

ADVISE NEW N/S/F UPPER BALL JOINT

ADVISE NEW STEERING IDLER PIN KIT

O/S SILL HOLED AS IS N/S/R ARCH (LOWER)

O/S/F TYRE LOW, N/S/R TYRE DEEP PERRISHING, O/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW

advise new wiper blades

both front and rear brakes have inbalance

both rear lamps minor earth faults

front axle extensivly welded, o/s starting to blow on seams, will require axle in next few years

o/s h/lamp flat lines

o/s/f seatrbelt minor knicks

Fail 23 May 2011 82,368 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

ADVISE FANBELT ADJUST

ADVISE NEW N/S/F UPPER BALL JOINT

ADVISE NEW STEERING IDLER PIN KIT

O/S SILL HOLED AS IS N/S/R ARCH (LOWER)

O/S/F TYRE LOW, N/S/R TYRE DEEP PERRISHING, O/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW

advise new wiper blades

both front and rear brakes have inbalance

both rear lamps minor earth faults

front axle extensivly welded, o/s starting to blow on seams, will require axle in next few years

o/s h/lamp flat lines

o/s/f seatrbelt minor knicks

Pass 19 May 2010 80,866 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn

headlight beam patterns poor

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills holed

n/s/f brake pipes corroding

o/s/f upper bump stop missing

oil leak at gearbox

Fail 26 Apr 2010 80,840 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery semi insecure

both inner and outer sills holed

light perrishing to steering coupling

minor earth fault on rear lamps

n/s/f outer brake pipe corroding

o/s/f upper bumpstop missing

play in both n/s upper and lower front ball joints

rear wheel arches corroded

s/box leaking oil

vehicle stalls

Pass 16 Apr 2009 786,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 78,636 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 77,369 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s outter sill starting to corrode.

o/s front jacking point corroding.

o/s outter sill starting to corrode.

o/s rear inner sill starting to corrode.

Fail 23 Apr 2008 77,369 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s outter sill starting to corrode.

o/s front jacking point corroding.

o/s outter sill starting to corrode.

o/s rear inner sill starting to corrode.

Pass 20 Apr 2007 76,230 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 76,230 miles

Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r arch corroding

o/s sill and rear arch corroded

o/s/r wheel slight bind

steering damper has play, advise replacement

Pass 21 Apr 2006 74,361 miles

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

advise n/s/f h/lamp reflector as intensity

fuel hose from fuel tank just showing signs of deterioration

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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HKE 990L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 HKE 990L, 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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HKE 990L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 March 1973.

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