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HKN 349L

1973 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,564 mi
Last recorded62,564 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Transporter54,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKN 349L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 62,564 miles

underneath corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2017 62,554 miles

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

underneath corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2016 62,254 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 62,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 61,880 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 57,590 miles

Near side front wheel bearing slight noisy

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2014 57,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Near side front wheel bearing slight noisy

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 51,884 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 51,884 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 48,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 48,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 45,691 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 45,688 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Centre steering pivot has slight lift

R/N/S drive shaft outer gaitor split

Pass 23 Jun 2010 44,895 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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HKN 349L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HKN 349L, 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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HKN 349L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 February 1973.

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