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HFJ 681N

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

40,835 mi
Last recorded40,835 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFJ 681N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 40,835 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

service brake efficiency only just met(56%

Fail 10 May 2017 40,829 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

service brake efficiency only just met(56%

Pass 10 May 2016 40,284 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 20 Dec 2014 38,136 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 38,127 miles

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)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 36,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2012 35,839 miles

ADVISE O/S/F BRAKE HAS A SLIGHT BIND ADVISE SERVICE & REPAIR

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 1 Sep 2012 35,839 miles

ADVISE O/S/F BRAKE HAS A SLIGHT BIND ADVISE SERVICE & REPAIR

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 18 May 2010 35,640 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 35,252 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 35,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 34,762 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s/f ball joints

Pass 26 Jun 2007 31,522 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 31,522 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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 681N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 681N, 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 HFJ 681N registered?

HFJ 681N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 12 February 1975.

Is HFJ 681N safe to buy?

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