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HLH 261T

1979 Volkswagen Campervan

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,136 mi
Last recorded77,136 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Campervan47,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLH 261T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 77,136 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both slight (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear cross member panel slight corroded in non prescribed area

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all fronts and steering arms (2.1.3 (g) (i))

all brake pipes covered in under seal

Pass 1 Mar 2017 78,919 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt all ball joint dust covers (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes plus they are covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner body (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 76,227 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 76,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 76,065 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 76,065 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 27 May 2008 75,698 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s body corrosion may affect m.o.t next time

Pass 27 May 2008 75,698 miles

o/s body corrosion may affect m.o.t next time

Pass 19 Jan 2007 75,370 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 75,370 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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HLH 261T is a 1979 Volkswagen Campervan in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 47,196 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 Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HLH 261T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HLH 261T is a 1979 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 25 January 1979.

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