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HBK 710N

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,160 mi
Last recorded60,160 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBK 710N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 60,160 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 60,043 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp very slight (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 59,867 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 59,329 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 58,879 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 57,567 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 57,567 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above Gearbox (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 56,530 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 56,530 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 54,423 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 May 2017 52,766 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 May 2017 52,766 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 52,702 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to front crossmember ns

Fail 2 Mar 2016 52,687 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to front crossmember ns

rear cv boots split

Pass 8 Jul 2013 52,631 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion front crossmember ns

tread cracking to tyres osr/osf

Fail 2 Jul 2013 52,621 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion front crossmember ns

tread cracking to tyres osr/osf

Pass 11 Jul 2012 52,551 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to front crossmember ns

osr tyre inner s/wall cracked

Pass 21 Oct 2010 52,516 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 52,515 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 52,513 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 52,513 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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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HBK 710N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 47,922 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HBK 710N, 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 51 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HBK 710N registered?

HBK 710N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1975.

Is HBK 710N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBK 710N shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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