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HRD 966E

1967 Volkswagen Minibus

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

51,133 mi
Last recorded51,133 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRD 966E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMinibus
Year1967
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 51,133 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 50,626 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 49,056 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 46,693 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 45,968 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 45,283 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 43,974 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 42,483 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 40,924 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 40,924 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 39,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 39,276 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 37,558 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 36,886 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 36,194 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 36,194 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 35,608 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 35,608 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 35,608 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 34,216 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 34,216 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Minibus?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
2,236
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 57
Stop lamp not working 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 46
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
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HRD 966E is a 1967 Volkswagen Minibus in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Minibus fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HRD 966E, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Minibus typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 59 years old, this Volkswagen Minibus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HRD 966E registered?

HRD 966E is a 1967 Volkswagen Minibus, first registered on 21 March 1967.

Is HRD 966E safe to buy?

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