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HFJ 679N

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Turquoise Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,788 mi
Last recorded71,788 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFJ 679N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 71,788 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle tested under wet conditions

o/s/f bump stop missing

o/s/r tyre deteriating

Fail 13 Dec 2017 71,788 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle tested under wet conditions

o/s/f bump stop missing

o/s/r tyre deteriating

Pass 26 Sep 2016 71,696 miles

indicators stalk and wiper stalk feels loose

noise from o/s/r wheel when rotated and slight binding

o/s/r tyre deteriating

rear tyre valves deteriating

Fail 26 Sep 2016 71,696 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

indicators stalk and wiper stalk feels loose

noise from o/s/r wheel when rotated and slight binding

o/s/r tyre deteriating

rear tyre valves deteriating

Pass 18 Sep 2015 71,152 miles

Dip switch wiper switch loose

Oil leak

Rear tyres deteriating

Rearvtyre valves deteriating

n/s handbrake effort low

Fail 10 Sep 2015 71,148 miles

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

Dip switch wiper switch loose

Oil leak

Rear tyres deteriating

Rearvtyre valves deteriating

n/s handbrake effort low

Pass 12 Sep 2014 69,765 miles

o/s/f shockabsorber dust cover loose

some binding to n/s/f and n/s/r wheels when rotated

Fail 4 Sep 2014 69,759 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

o/s/f shockabsorber dust cover loose

some binding to n/s/f and n/s/r wheels when rotated

Fail 15 Mar 2011 69,755 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

heavey underbody corrosion

rubber boots split on both o/s/f swivels

slight play in steering box and steering idler

Pass 18 Aug 2008 67,221 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 67,207 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 66,684 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 65,245 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 65,241 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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 679N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Turquoise with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HFJ 679N, 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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HFJ 679N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 February 1975.

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