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HFJ 317V

1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

37,810 mi
Last recorded37,810 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFJ 317V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 37,810 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 37,809 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch(surround) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (surround) (2.4.A.3)

Front tyres 175/65r14 Rear tyres 195/70r14

Pass 8 Sep 2014 37,273 miles

Nearside and offside parking brake efficiency just met.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 36,527 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 36,105 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 35,241 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 34,533 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2010 34,533 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2009 32,664 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2009 32,663 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 31,118 miles

both wipers split on ends

slight play in handbrake linkage

Pass 20 Aug 2007 29,792 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 29,792 miles

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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HFJ 317V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 44,644 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 HFJ 317V, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HFJ 317V?

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What year was HFJ 317V registered?

HFJ 317V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 16 January 1980.

Is HFJ 317V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFJ 317V shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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