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HGR 343N

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Beige Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

52,234 mi
Last recorded52,234 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGR 343N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 52,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 52,202 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 37,203 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Inner c/v gaiter split.

parking brake only just made minimum requirments.

Fail 24 Apr 2017 37,202 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Inner c/v gaiter split.

parking brake only just made minimum requirments.

Pass 18 Apr 2016 33,340 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 30,705 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 30,705 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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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HGR 343N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HGR 343N, 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 HGR 343N registered?

HGR 343N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 January 1975.

Is HGR 343N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGR 343N shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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