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HRT 464J

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Cream Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

5,274 mi
Last recorded5,274 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRT 464J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 5,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

steering system rough on turning

Pass 21 Apr 2018 5,228 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

corrosion to exhaust system

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 17 Apr 2018 5,228 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

corrosion to exhaust system

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 8 Oct 2016 4,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general surface corrosion to underside, inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2016 4,608 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member (6.1.A.1)

Steering system excessively rough steering box (2.2.D.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general surface corrosion to underside inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2015 2,517 miles

corrosion to centre cross member

corrosion to n/s/r inner sill

Fail 21 Jul 2015 2,517 miles

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

corrosion to centre cross member

corrosion to n/s/r inner sill

n/s tyres perished

Pass 7 Jul 2014 2,314 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 2,314 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 671 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 665 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 159 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 137 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

battery insucure

ignition coil insucure

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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HRT 464J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Cream with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 HRT 464J, 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.

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HRT 464J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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