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HJB 566N

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

52,605 mi
Last recorded52,605 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJB 566N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 52,605 miles

Archs/doors/steps rusty

Floor panel rusty

Inner sills/outriggers rusty

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 52,594 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Outer sill (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Outer sill (6.1.C.1)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Archs/doors/steps rusty

Floor panel rusty

Inner sills/outriggers rusty

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 52,477 miles

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

Oil leak ()

advise front doors rusty

corrosion in front x member and step inns , outer and inner sills, floors and out riggers.

Pass 9 Jun 2016 52,094 miles

Chassis rusty.

Front Step ins rusty.

Front panal rusty.

Lower panels/sills below doors rusty.

Outriggers rusty.

Shock slightly damp.

Pass 8 Jun 2015 49,993 miles

Rust in outer sills front x member and front foot wells.

Fail 5 May 2015 49,983 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

advise rust in outter sills, front xmember,and front foot wells

Pass 20 May 2014 48,994 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 48,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 May 2013 48,302 miles

Both rear outer C/V gators deteriorated

N/S/F floor pan corroded but not exessive

O/S/F door step corroded but not exessive

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

Fail 25 May 2013 48,302 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear outer C/V gators deteriorated

N/S/F floor pan corroded but not exessive

O/S/F door step corroded but not exessive

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 47,768 miles

Both rear C/V gators deteriorated

N/S/F under panel has corrosion

O/S/F step underside corroded

Fail 22 May 2012 47,768 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear C/V gators deteriorated

O/S/F step underside corroded

Pass 16 May 2011 46,914 miles

Both rear C/V gaitors deteriorated

O/S/F cab step underside has corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2010 45,642 miles

slight play both front lower ball joints

slight play both rear wheel bearings

surface cracks steering cuplin

Fail 26 Mar 2010 45,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play both front lower ball joints

slight play both rear wheel bearings

surface cracks steering cuplin

Pass 7 Apr 2009 44,872 miles

both rear drive shaft outer boots split

Fail 7 Apr 2009 44,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear drive shaft outer boots split

Pass 25 Mar 2008 44,672 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 43,394 miles

floor and chassis have been plated and welded

near side rear floor holed

steel brake pipes are coverd in underseal,unable to inspect fully

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 566N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HJB 566N, 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 HJB 566N registered?

HJB 566N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 7 March 1975.

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