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HPN 856L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

7,547 mi
Last recorded7,547 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPN 856L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 7,547 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 26 May 2016 4,795 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 2,790 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 May 2015 2,762 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 1,722 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

front axle slightly corroded

offside front headlamp cracked

Fail 1 Apr 2014 1,714 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

front axle slightly corroded

offside front headlamp cracked

Pass 29 May 2013 1,189 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front axle slightly corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside headlamp cracked

Fail 29 May 2013 1,189 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front axle slightly corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside headlamp cracked

Pass 29 May 2012 545 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front axle slightly corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front bumpstop mounting corroded

offside headlamp cracked

Fail 23 May 2012 545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front axle slightly corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front bumpstop missing

offside front bumpstop mounting corroded

offside headlamp cracked

Pass 17 Jun 2011 99,525 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

driver side mirror deteriated but usable

front axle slightly corroded

front wipers park slightly high but not blocking visibility

nearside front bumpstop mising offside bumpstop mounting corroded

offside headlamp cracked

Fail 13 Jun 2011 99,524 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

driver side mirror deteriated but usable

front axle slightly corroded

front wipers park slightly high but not blocking visibility

nearside front bumpstop mising offside bumpstop mounting corroded

offside headlamp cracked

Fail 7 Jun 2011 99,464 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front suspension -- both rebound rubbers missing and n/s bump stop missing -- bump stop mountings rustey

heavy rust at rear of o/s inner sill

wipers parking high but not restricting drivers view

Fail 15 Jun 2010 98,893 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 98,893 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 98,643 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 97,927 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 97,072 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 95,180 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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HPN 856L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HPN 856L, 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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HPN 856L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 23 March 1973.

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