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HRD 476L

1973 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1715cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,340 mi
Last recorded37,340 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Transporter54,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRD 476L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,715cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 37,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

windscreen washers just about work

Pass 10 Aug 2016 33,735 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 31,204 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 31,204 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 31,126 miles

body has light corrosion

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Battery insecure

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front wheel bearings slightly binding

front wheel bearing feels slightly rough

fuel cap seal slightly split

no reverse lights

spare tyre worn

Fail 5 Jul 2011 31,126 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

fuel cap seal slightly split

no reverse lights

spare tyre worn

Pass 10 Aug 2007 27,636 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 27,589 miles

near side tyre wall starting to crack

off side tyre wall starting to crack

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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HRD 476L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,715cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HRD 476L, 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.

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What year was HRD 476L registered?

HRD 476L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 February 1973.

Is HRD 476L safe to buy?

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