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HPR 818N

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,860 mi
Last recorded23,860 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPR 818N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 23,860 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 23,203 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.2.6)

all chassis corroded

all prescribed areas corroded

all suspension mounts corroded appear repaired / undersealed unable to fully inspect

front + rear brake applications uneven

whole underside corroded / undersealed

Fail 19 Sep 2015 23,203 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt idler arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt idler arm (2.2.C.1c)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.2.6)

all chassis corroded

all prescribed areas corroded

all suspension mounts corroded appear repaired / undersealed unable to fully inspect

front + rear brake applications uneven

whole underside corroded / undersealed

Pass 13 Oct 2014 22,907 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 22,640 miles

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

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

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

near side sliding door has heavy corrosion

steering linkage balljoint gaiters perished but does not let in the ingress of dirt

Fail 7 Sep 2013 22,629 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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 Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

near side sliding door has heavy corrosion

slight play felt at steering wheel

steering linkage balljoint gaiters perished but does not let in the ingress of dirt

Pass 18 Sep 2012 21,628 miles

general underneath of vehicle corroded

offside front tyre deteriorated

offside rear cv boot split

Fail 28 Aug 2012 21,621 miles

Centre Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

general underneath condition corroded

offside front tyre deteriorated

offside rear cv boot split

Pass 30 Jul 2010 20,966 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 20,305 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 19,673 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 18,915 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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HPR 818N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HPR 818N, 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 HPR 818N registered?

HPR 818N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 23 April 1975.

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