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HMP 155B

1964 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

9,464 mi
Last recorded9,464 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 1964 Volkswagen Transporter36,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMP 155B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1964
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 9,464 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 8,001 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 6,033 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 3,522 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2015 3,517 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2014 2,074 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 99,989 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 98,614 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2011 96,773 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 96,771 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 95,570 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine and transmission oil leaks

Fail 25 May 2010 95,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine and transmission oil leaks

Pass 12 Jun 2009 94,025 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 93,928 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 93,921 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

slight oil leak from steering box

slight play in steering box .

Pass 10 Apr 2007 93,117 miles

dampness around steering box

rusty in places

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

all tyres cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2006 91,702 miles

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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HMP 155B is a 1964 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1964 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 36,208 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 HMP 155B, 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 62 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HMP 155B is a 1964 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 July 1964.

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