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HKF 913L

1973 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,445 mi
Last recorded99,445 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Transporter54,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKF 913L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 99,445 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 99,426 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 99,395 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 99,395 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers split prs x2 (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 98,796 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 98,784 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 98,592 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 98,592 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 98,592 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 94,164 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 93,765 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 93,696 miles

Inner Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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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HKF 913L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HKF 913L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HKF 913L?

You can check the full history of HKF 913L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HKF 913L registered?

HKF 913L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 July 1973.

Is HKF 913L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HKF 913L shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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