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HGR 344N

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Cream Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

34,119 mi
Last recorded34,119 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGR 344N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 34,119 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody slightly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2023 33,919 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2016 33,834 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 33,798 miles

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

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

Offside Front Axle beam modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 33,791 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure fouling on drive shaft (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle beam top arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

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)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both outer door sills corrodeing

front brake discs corrodeing

front to rear wireing loom channel corroded

nearside front floor corroded

nearside hand brake cable deteriorated

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

offside front floor/ door step corroded

rear chassis corrodeing

rear floor corrodeing

rear light lenses faded

Pass 17 Apr 2014 33,786 miles

Front bumper insecure

drivers side inner step structure weak and corroded around front bumper securing mounts

slight corrosion in engine bay on left

small hole in drivers floor area

Fail 12 Apr 2014 33,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front bumper insecure

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers side inner step structure weak and corroded around front bumper securing mounts

gearbox mounting broken and resting on gerchange linkage

slight corrosion in engine bay on left

small hole in drivers floor area

front right tyre badly perished and splitting

Pass 28 Nov 2011 33,765 miles

BATTARY INSCURE

OIL LEAK

Pass 6 Mar 2010 33,760 miles

BATTARY INSCURE

BOTH FRONT OUT RIGERS RUSTY

REAR GEAR BOX MOUNT BROCKEN

Fail 14 Dec 2009 33,753 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both front chassis outriggers corroded

offside front floor/bulkhead corroded

rear gear box mounting broken

Fail 22 May 2009 33,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play

Pass 2 May 2008 33,685 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 33,680 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 27,908 miles

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 344N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Cream with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 344N, 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 344N registered?

HGR 344N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 2 January 1975.

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