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HES 564N

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

14,152 mi
Last recorded14,152 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHES 564N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 14,152 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 9,514 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion all over underside and body panels

passengers door holed at bottom

Fail 30 Oct 2020 9,509 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer and inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion all over underside and body panels

nearside side door holed at bottom

Pass 12 Apr 2019 93,898 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

under side of vehicle showing corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2018 7,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

under side of vehicle showing slight corrosion

Pass 3 May 2017 5,378 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

foot brake travel , suggest having the brake serviced

with out stripping cant see brake resiviour

Fail 1 May 2017 5,378 miles

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drag link (2.2.C.1c)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired both sides not seam welded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

foot brake travel , suggest having the brake serviced

with out stripping cant see brake resiviour

Pass 18 Jun 2016 3,792 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 2,967 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 2,960 miles

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2014 1,743 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 1,743 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 1,038 miles

Nearside wiper starting to tear but clearing screen at present

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

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

Offside front tyre cracking

Offside wiper wiping right off the screen

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 1,038 miles

Nearside wiper starting to tear but clearing screen at present

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

Offside front tyre cracking

Offside wiper wiping right off the screen

Fail 7 May 2013 1,038 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 24 Apr 2012 98,618 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight oil leak at rear diferential

Slight oil sweat at gearbox

Vin no missing from Engine Bay

Windscreen wipers wiping right off screen in both raised and lowered position

Fail 17 Apr 2012 98,618 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bolt on Offside Rear Driveshaft CV joint slack

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front flexi pipe has no retaining device/ Insecure

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight oil leak at rear diferential

Slight oil sweat at gearbox

Vin no missing from Engine Bay

Windscreen wipers wiping right off screen in both raised and lowered position

Pass 9 Apr 2011 96,773 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 Apr 2011 96,773 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Apr 2010 94,887 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 94,879 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 564N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HES 564N, 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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HES 564N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 29 April 1975.

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