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HFN 68N

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,932 mi
Last recorded94,932 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFN 68N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 94,932 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 91,849 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 91,840 miles

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

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper (6.1.C.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 91,249 miles

outer sills corroded

slight corrosion to front suspension beam

Fail 17 Apr 2015 91,241 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s parking brake performance

outer sills corroded

slight corrosion to front suspension beam

Pass 10 Mar 2014 88,679 miles

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

horn

rear bumper

Fail 24 Feb 2014 88,670 miles

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

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

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

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

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 anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

horn

rear bumper

Pass 8 Feb 2013 86,161 miles

front brake balance

n/s front door condition

Fail 6 Feb 2013 86,152 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brake balance

n/s front door condition

sharp edges on front arches where cut

Pass 23 Jan 2012 82,910 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front understeps corroded

front wheel arches corroded slightly

Fail 11 Jan 2012 82,910 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front understeps corroded

front wheel arches corroded slightly

Pass 13 Nov 2010 80,087 miles

ind stalk loose

slight pedal travel

Pass 12 Nov 2009 77,555 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 77,541 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 73,047 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 69,728 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 67,849 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 67,849 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2005 64,290 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 64,290 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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HFN 68N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HFN 68N, 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 HFN 68N registered?

HFN 68N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 February 1975.

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