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HES 50N

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,060 mi
Last recorded85,060 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHES 50N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 85,060 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 84,879 miles

All under vehicle slight corrosion.

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion.

n/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded.

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded.

o/s/r drive shaft gaiter split.

Pass 2 Oct 2008 84,761 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 84,761 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 84,761 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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HES 50N is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 50,158 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 HES 50N, 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 47 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 HES 50N registered?

HES 50N is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 February 1979.

Is HES 50N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HES 50N shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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