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HLN 407N

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Purple Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

36,488 mi
Last recorded36,488 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLN 407N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 36,488 miles

Suspension component ball joint dust cover deteriorated (x2)

Fail 6 Feb 2020 36,488 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover deteriorated (x2)

Pass 28 Jan 2019 35,791 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 35,302 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 35,301 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement corroded (3.5.1k)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement corroded (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 34,786 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 34,272 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 34,271 miles

Ball joint has excessive play front arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 33,553 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 33,546 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 32,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 32,711 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

bad oil leak

lots of general corrosion

rear to front brake pipe rusting

rear wheel bearing play

tyres perishing

Pass 20 Jun 2012 32,211 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 32,211 miles

Offside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 30,908 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front brake discs surface rusty operation ok

nsf lower ball joint rubber solit

o/s middle floor pan corroding holes

o/s/r cv boot split and insecure

Fail 8 Jun 2011 30,908 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front brake discs surface rusty operation ok

nsf lower ball joint rubber solit

o/s middle floor pan corroding holes

o/s/r cv boot split and insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2010

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 28,864 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 27,950 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 27,085 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 27,085 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

battery insecure

bettery insecure

Pass 17 Mar 2006 26,179 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 26,179 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2006

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear outer drive boot split

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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HLN 407N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Purple with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HLN 407N, 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 HLN 407N registered?

HLN 407N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 February 1975.

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