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HKT 544L

1973 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,588 mi
Last recorded66,588 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Transporter54,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKT 544L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 66,588 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2015 66,584 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2015 66,581 miles

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2009 66,565 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 66,532 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 66,498 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 66,459 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 65,079 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 65,079 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front upper bump stop missing

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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HKT 544L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 HKT 544L, 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

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What year was HKT 544L registered?

HKT 544L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 May 1973.

Is HKT 544L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HKT 544L shows 9 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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