MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,386 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
various underbody corrosion
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?
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HBJ 830J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 52,615 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 HBJ 830J, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was HBJ 830J registered?
HBJ 830J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 25 May 1971.
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