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HNK 963V

1979 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

13,946 mi
Last recorded13,946 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper23,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNK 963V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2 Camper
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 13,946 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 13,945 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam is on high and high on dip beam (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2018 12,725 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 12,297 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 11,926 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 11,429 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Off side front suspension bump stop missing.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 11,429 miles

Off side front suspension bump stop missing.

Pass 20 Nov 2013 10,220 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Very slight brake binding offside front

front wipers slow

Pass 24 Oct 2012 10,012 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 9,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pedal low

low reading offside handbrake

slight front brake imbalance

slight rear imbalance

Fail 10 Oct 2011 9,309 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pedal low

low reading offside handbrake

slight front brake imbalance

slight rear imbalance

Pass 4 Oct 2010 8,080 miles

Engine underside abit oily

Exhaust system getting abit corroded and slight leak at silencer/tailpipe union area

Slight surface corrosion at front end b/pipes

Slight surface corrosion at rear chassis/crossmember areas

Pass 28 Sep 2009 7,240 miles

Slight surface corrosion around brake master cylinder mount area

Slight surface corrosion at rear chassis and crossmember areas

Pass 13 Oct 2008 5,664 miles

N/S/F B/Hose staring to perrish slightly

Rear exhaust has slight blowing noise from silencer area

Pass 12 Oct 2007 4,670 miles

Front and rear inner w/arch areas (esp around seat belt mount areas) getting corroded abit

Front and rear jacking point areas abit corroded slightly

Front and rear w/arch edges and outer sill areas getting corroded (esp O/S/R end outer sill area)

N/S/R battery tray area abit corroded

N/S/R inner sill end area abit corroded

O/S Battery tray area corroded through (Not yet within fail limits at time of test)

O/S battery loose

O/S/F end underside at door step area abit corroded

Water tank frame abit corroded slightly

Fail 8 Oct 2007 4,669 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Front and rear inner w/arch areas (esp around seat belt mount areas) getting corroded abit

Front and rear jacking point areas abit corroded slightly

Front and rear w/arch edges and outer sill areas getting corroded (esp O/S/R end outer sill area)

N/S/R battery tray area abit corroded

N/S/R inner sill end area abit corroded

O/S Battery tray area corroded through (Not yet within fail limits at time of test)

O/S battery loose

O/S/F end underside at door step area abit corroded

Water tank frame abit corroded slightly

Pass 27 Oct 2006 3,447 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 3,444 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

n/s/r drive shaft gaiter split

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2 Camper?

Based on 1,526 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
1,055
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 122
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
position lamp(s) not working 60
Stop lamp not working 54
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HNK 963V is a 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 23,730 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 2 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HNK 963V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HNK 963V registered?

HNK 963V is a 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper, first registered on 11 September 1979.

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