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HPA 87N

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

54,394 mi
Last recorded54,394 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPA 87N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 54,394 miles

Vehicle has thick covering of underseal in places.

Pass 7 Jul 2024 52,316 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2023 51,624 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2022 51,511 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2020 51,100 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 50,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 50,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 50,501 miles

all four tyres cracked/perished

Pass 12 Mar 2016 49,826 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 49,238 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 48,717 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 47,563 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 461,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 43,900 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 42,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 41,022 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 40,461 miles

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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HPA 87N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HPA 87N, 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

How do I check the history of HPA 87N?

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What year was HPA 87N registered?

HPA 87N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 19 February 1975.

Is HPA 87N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPA 87N shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HPA 87N have outstanding finance?

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