MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,812 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor pan (underside) (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings footwell underside (6.1.B.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Oil leak
Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)
serious oil leak from engine
General body corrosion
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
cut in offside front tyre not to cords
nearside rear jacking point corroded
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
corrosion at front nearside
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HGN 971N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 HGN 971N, 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 HGN 971N registered?
HGN 971N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 7 February 1975.
Is HGN 971N safe to buy?
The MOT history for HGN 971N shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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