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HNJ 564L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,017 mi
Last recorded64,017 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNJ 564L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 64,017 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 64,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle tube mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 60,550 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 60,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 60,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 59,210 miles

wipers smearing screen

Fail 29 Jun 2016 59,208 miles

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

wipers smearing screen

Fail 6 Apr 2016 59,194 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

engine has minor oil leaks

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and lower ball joint covers holed (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake master cylinder boot holed

drivers window not opening

Pass 15 Aug 2014 57,966 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2014

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 54,096 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 54,096 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 54,040 miles

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 54,040 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 49,835 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 47,380 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 40,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2007 40,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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HNJ 564L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 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 HNJ 564L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HNJ 564L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 27 March 1973.

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