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HBM 865N

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,988 mi
Last recorded63,988 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBM 865N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 63,988 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 63,974 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2016 60,818 miles

Offside Drivers door step corroded

Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner and outer both side perished (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both rear wheel bearings slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Sub frame corroded

Fail 27 May 2016 60,799 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis holed by brake compensator (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Jacking point holed corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner and outer cv gaiters perished

Offside Front Drivers door step corroded

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 58,595 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

chassis outriggers and floor of this vehicle has had extensive welding repairs carried out at an earlier date / and in my opinion is in a safe condition

Pass 2 Jun 2014 57,676 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

the chassis floor and outriggers of this vehicle have been repaired im many places , all these items are heavily coated with underseal not allowing a full inspection there are no holes at time of test and in my opinion the vehicle is safe to use

Pass 5 Jun 2013 55,114 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 May 2013 55,011 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 50,932 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

chassis and outriggers have been welded several times vehicle structure is safe in my opinion and there are no holes at present

Pass 25 May 2011 48,673 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 48,664 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 46,293 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 45,287 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 44,796 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 44,796 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 30 Aug 2006 44,791 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Front Torsion bar repaired by welding (2.4.E.1c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f inner arch holed

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 865N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 HBM 865N, 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.

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What year was HBM 865N registered?

HBM 865N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 10 March 1975.

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