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HBM 356T

1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

16,528 mi
Last recorded16,528 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBM 356T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 16,528 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From rear T joint to offside rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 16,511 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From rear T joint to offside rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 14,824 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 May 2018 14,796 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 3 May 2017 14,527 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 14,510 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2015 13,065 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 30 May 2014 10,669 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 8,462 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 8,316 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 80,427 miles

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 30 Apr 2010 7,254 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 6,542 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 6,052 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 5,722 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 5,668 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 5,619 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 5,619 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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HBM 356T is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 44,830 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 HBM 356T, 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 48 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 HBM 356T registered?

HBM 356T is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 September 1978.

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