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HHY 487N

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

37,449 mi
Last recorded37,449 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHY 487N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 37,449 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 36,599 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 35,563 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 34,906 miles

Front tyres perishing in tread

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

Offside Front Inner 1/4 panel badly corroded/weak

Offside Front tyre tread distorted

Oil leak engine area ()

Rear gear box support x member corroded

both outer sill panels corodded

Fail 14 Jul 2017 34,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure both front brake pad secure pins adrift (3.5.1l)

Front tyres perishing in tread

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

Offside Front Inner 1/4 panel badly corroded/weak

Offside Front tyre tread distorted

Oil leak engine area ()

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear gear box support x member corroded

both outer sill panels corodded

Pass 14 Jul 2016 34,305 miles

Nearside Outer sill panel holed/corroded

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Outer sill panel weak/coroded

Fail 14 Jul 2016 34,305 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer sill panel holed/corroded

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Outer sill panel weak/coroded

Pass 17 Jul 2015 33,673 miles

Oil leak

offside front inner sill corroded outside of a prescribed area

Fail 16 Jul 2015 33,670 miles

Offside 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)

Oil leak

offside front inner sill corroded outside of a prescribed area

Pass 3 Jun 2014 33,124 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 33,119 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2013 32,685 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 32,063 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery loose

front number plate slightly deteriorated

offside front wheel arch slightly corroded

offside headlamp reflector slightly deteriorated

rear offside inner sill corroded but not supportive to suspension

slight corrosion to front offside lower corner and on inner panel

slight surface rust to brake discs

Pass 30 May 2012 32,063 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery loose

front number plate slightly deteriorated

offside front wheel arch slightly corroded

offside headlamp reflector slightly deteriorated

rear offside inner sill corroded but not supportive to suspension

slight corrosion to front offside lower corner and on inner panel

slight surface rust to brake discs

Pass 5 May 2011 30,494 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 5 May 2011 30,494 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Apr 2010 27,957 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

offside outer sill corrodeding

Pass 7 May 2009 24,153 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 May 2009 24,153 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 May 2008 20,338 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 16,248 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 16,149 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear c/v boot split

Pass 2 May 2006 11,566 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 11,566 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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HHY 487N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HHY 487N, 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 HHY 487N registered?

HHY 487N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 23 April 1975.

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