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HOY 11N

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,657 mi
Last recorded10,657 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOY 11N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 10,657 miles

Battery tray weld poor

Drivers front floor pan repair starting to separate

Drivers outer sill surface rust

Passenger front floor pan repair separating

Passenger outer sill holed

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface rust on front and rear of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 10,655 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery tray weld poor

Drivers front floor pan repair starting to separate

Drivers outer sill surface rust

Passenger front floor pan repair separating

Passenger outer sill holed

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface rust on front and rear of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 1,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Various areas of heavy corrosion

Various areas of poor corrosion repair

Fail 7 Dec 2017 1,040 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid master cylinder (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Various areas of heavy corrosion

Various areas of poor corrosion repair

Fail 25 Jun 2015 1,035 miles

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

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

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

all centre floor to sills corroded

all front panel to chassis corroded

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2014 1,035 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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HOY 11N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HOY 11N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HOY 11N registered?

HOY 11N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 25 February 1975.

Is HOY 11N safe to buy?

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