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HJB 429D

1966 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Purple Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,234 mi
Last recorded75,234 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 1966 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,344 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJB 429D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1966
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 75,234 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 75,234 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2010 74,862 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 74,016 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 74,016 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 70,394 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 70,334 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2006 66,306 miles

corrosion on front o/s panel behind bumper and on drivers door step. †corrosion on o/s/f jacking point. †o/s/f top ball joint dust cover insecure.

o/s/f brake bleed nipple broken.

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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HJB 429D is a 1966 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1966 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 46,344 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 HJB 429D, 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 60 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 HJB 429D registered?

HJB 429D is a 1966 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 May 1966.

Is HJB 429D safe to buy?

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