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HHR 760K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,186 mi
Last recorded18,186 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHR 760K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 18,186 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 18,060 miles

Central Front Steering linkage deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 15,862 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 15,859 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2021 12,996 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 11,584 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 11,584 miles

Central Front Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

steering box has slight

Pass 22 Oct 2019 115,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

steering box has slight leak

Fail 21 Oct 2019 115,110 miles

Brake valve leaking by master (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

steering box has slight leak

Pass 17 Oct 2018 9,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 94,984 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 67,406 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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HHR 760K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 48,892 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 HHR 760K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HHR 760K registered?

HHR 760K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is HHR 760K safe to buy?

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