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HRC 563K

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

23,639 mi
Last recorded23,639 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRC 563K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 23,639 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 21,000 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 19,544 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 17,016 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 15,135 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 12,682 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 10,200 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 9,318 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2017 9,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2016 9,228 miles

All four tyres are cracking

Engine is leaking oil

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 May 2016 9,228 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All four tyres are cracking

Engine is leaking oil

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 9,209 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 9,168 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 8,891 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 8,723 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 7,986 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2011 7,986 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 7,155 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 7,155 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2009 7,049 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 7,049 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 6,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 5,856 miles

check all brake pipes and grease a/att

front tyres radial cracking a/att

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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HRC 563K is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 52,615 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 HRC 563K, 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 55 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 HRC 563K registered?

HRC 563K is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 September 1971.

Is HRC 563K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HRC 563K shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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