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8475 FH

1963 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,739 mi
Last recorded62,739 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2006
Typical for 1963 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8475 FH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1963
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2006 62,739 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

non standard steering wheel

Pass 4 Jul 2006 62,739 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

non standard steering wheel

Pass 22 Jul 2005
Fail 22 Jul 2005

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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8475 FH is a 1963 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1963 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 45,052 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8475 FH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 63 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 8475 FH?

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What year was 8475 FH registered?

8475 FH is a 1963 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 23 May 1963.

Is 8475 FH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8475 FH shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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