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HOF 595L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

18,251 mi
Last recorded18,251 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOF 595L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 18,251 miles

Corrosion nearside and offside rear chassis outside of prescribed areas

Corrosion offside front inner and outer sills outside of prescribed areas

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

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

Slight play steering idler arm pivot

Pass 13 Jun 2016 17,392 miles

Corrosion offside front door step outside of prescribed areas

Corrosion offside front jacking point

Corrosion offside rear chassis rail near to bolt in engine support crossmember, engine secure

Oil leak

Slight play steering idler arm pivot

Pass 20 Jun 2015 16,754 miles

both door mirrors slightly deteriorated

corrosion offside front door step area outside of prescribed areas

corrosion offside rear chassis outside of prescribed areas

slight play steering idler arm pivot

Fail 20 Jun 2015 16,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

both door mirrors slightly deteriorated

corrosion offside front door step area outside of prescribed areas

corrosion offside rear chassis outside of prescribed areas

slight play steering idler arm pivot

Pass 2 May 2014 14,179 miles

corrosion nearside front inner door step outside of prescribed areas

corrosion nearside rear non structural outer sill

corrosion offside front outer sill outside of prescribed areas

corrosion offside rear chassis outside of prescribed areas

corrosion rear inner valence outside of prescribed areas

slight play steering idler arm pivot

Fail 2 May 2014 14,179 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion nearside front inner door step outside of prescribed areas

corrosion nearside rear non structural outer sill

corrosion offside front outer sill outside of prescribed areas

corrosion offside rear chassis outside of prescribed areas

corrosion rear inner valence outside of prescribed areas

slight play steering idler arm pivot

Pass 10 Sep 2013 14,165 miles

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

corrosion offside front inner doorstep outside of prescribed areas

corrosion offside rear chassis outside of prescribed areas

corrosion rear inner valance outside of prescribed areas

Fail 6 Sep 2013 14,164 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

corrosion offside front inner doorstep outside of prescribed areas

corrosion offside rear chassis outside of prescribed areas

corrosion rear inner valance outside of prescribed areas

Pass 22 Aug 2012 12,901 miles

corrosion offside rear chassis close to engine mounting, advise repair

slight play steering idler arm pivot

Fail 21 Aug 2012 12,901 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

corrosion offside rear chassis close to engine mounting, advise repair

slight play steering idler arm pivot

Pass 24 Aug 2011 11,261 miles

corrosion nearside rear chassis outside of prescibed area

corrosion offside rear chassis outside of prescribed areas

front suspension very firm

nearside rear engine support crossmember bolts insecure

slight play front steering idler arm pivot

Fail 24 Aug 2011 11,261 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion nearside rear chassis outside of prescibed area

corrosion offside rear chassis outside of prescribed areas

front suspension very firm

nearside rear engine support crossmember bolts insecure

slight play front steering idler arm pivot

Fail 9 Aug 2011 11,260 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

corrosion nearside rear chassis outside of prescribed areas

corrosion offside rear chassis outside of prescribed areas

front suspension very firm

nearside windscreen wiper blade starting to split

slight play front steering idler arm pivot

nearside rear engine support crossmember bolts insecure

Pass 9 Apr 2010 9,992 miles

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

corrosion offside front underside door step area outside of prescribed area

offside front tyre inner sidewall cracked

offside rear handbrake slightly weak

slight play steering idler arm pivot

Fail 19 Nov 2009 124,228 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 front tyre inner sidewall cracked

slight play steering idler arm pivot

Pass 8 Nov 2008 6,922 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2007 3,987 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 3,987 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 2,150 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 2,134 miles

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

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

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

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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HOF 595L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 HOF 595L, 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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What year was HOF 595L registered?

HOF 595L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 March 1973.

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