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HLB 942T

1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,118 mi
Last recorded29,118 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van48,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLB 942T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 29,118 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 28,291 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 27,777 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 27,094 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 25,291 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 23,999 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 23,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 16 May 2016 22,673 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 21,491 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 21,388 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 20,536 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 20,147 miles

Slight drag N/S rear wheel.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 19,784 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 19,014 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 17,545 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 17,545 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 15,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 15,266 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Delivery Van?

Based on 21,038 MOT tests across 1,834 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
994
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
1,834
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,223
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,126
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,121
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,016
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 889
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HLB 942T is a 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 48,333 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Delivery Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HLB 942T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Delivery Van typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HLB 942T registered?

HLB 942T is a 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 6 July 1979.

Is HLB 942T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HLB 942T shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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