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HMU 618K

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Multi-colour Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

85,422 mi
Last recorded85,422 miles
Recorded on1 May 2008
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMU 618K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2008 85,422 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 85,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

ADVISE N/S REAR DRIVE SHAFT INNER BOOT SPLIT AND OUTER INSCURE.

Pass 30 Jun 2006 82,281 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 82,270 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2006 82,259 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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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HMU 618K is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Multi-colour with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 52,615 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 HMU 618K, 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 55 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 HMU 618K registered?

HMU 618K is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 14 September 1971.

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