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HLJ 241N

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,065 mi
Last recorded60,065 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLJ 241N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 60,065 miles

drag link rear boot damaged

exhaust tailpipe missing

front axle beam corroded

front brake discs corroded

front inner crossmember corroded

left/right rear inner sill repairs

rear brake flexi hose ends corroded

steering column play

steering idler play

Fail 29 Mar 2018 60,065 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drag link rear boot damaged

exhaust tailpipe missing

front axle beam corroded

front brake discs corroded

front inner crossmember corroded

left/right rear inner sill repairs

rear brake flexi hose ends corroded

steering column play

steering idler play

Pass 27 Apr 2017 60,017 miles

front inner body panel corrosion

rear brake pipe corrosion

front axle beam corroded

rear inner sills/chassis rigger repairs

steering column play

steering idler play

steering play

tail pipe missing

Pass 28 Apr 2016 59,876 miles

body/chassis/suspension corroded

front axle beam corroded

main beam warning light not working

rear brake flexi hose ends corroded

rear brake pipe corrosion

rear inner sills/chassis rigger repairs

steering idler play

steering play

Fail 25 Apr 2016 59,876 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate incorrect wrong colour (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle beam holed (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle beam holed (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate incorrect wrong colour (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

body/chassis/suspension corroded

front axle beam corroded

main beam warning light not working

rear brake flexi hose ends corroded

rear brake pipe corrosion

rear inner sills/chassis rigger repairs

steering idler play

steering play

Pass 21 May 2015 59,550 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

axle beam corrosion

chassi/body/suspension corroded

exhaust tail pipe missing

inner front panel corrosion

left/right rear inner sill repairs

main beam warning light not working

steering drad link boot split

Fail 14 May 2015 59,549 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

axle beam corrosion

chassi/body/suspension corroded

exhaust tail pipe missing

inner front panel corrosion

left/right rear inner sill repairs

main beam warning light not working

steering drad link boot split

Pass 10 Apr 2014 57,914 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 57,113 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 57,113 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 55,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

brake pedal spongy

n/s/f tyre sidewalls cracked and perished

n/s/r footbrake only just meets required standard

number plate light dim

o/s/f lower panel holed and corroded but not considered structural

o/s/f tyre sidewalls cracked and perished

washers weak but working

Pass 19 Apr 2011 53,758 miles

1 seat fitted

floor corroded

o/s jacking points corroded

o/s sill corroded

rear shocks corroded

slight play in all wheel bearings

tyres perished

Pass 3 Mar 2010 49,644 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 Mar 2010 49,644 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 Mar 2009 48,190 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 48,190 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 46,110 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 46,106 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 43,305 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 43,274 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine mounting points very poor

fuel pipe very poor condition

under side of vehicle VERY badly corroded

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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HLJ 241N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HLJ 241N, 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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HLJ 241N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 19 February 1975.

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