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HWE 481N

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

60,968 mi
Last recorded60,968 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWE 481N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 60,968 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 59,950 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 58,973 miles

Central Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 58,174 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 56,804 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 55,650 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 54,016 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 54,014 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both front shock absorber covers corroded

both nearside front bumpstops missing

nearside front outrigger corroded

offside front upper bump stop missing

offside sill corroded

steering lock inop

vin plate insecure

Pass 5 May 2011 52,158 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 48,603 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 44,923 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 44,903 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 41,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 39,647 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

o/s and n/s chassis corroded front and rear but not excessive

rear cross member has corrosion

Fail 24 Apr 2007 39,651 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

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

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s and n/s chassis corroded front and rear

rear cross member has corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2006 36,138 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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HWE 481N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HWE 481N, 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 HWE 481N?

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What year was HWE 481N registered?

HWE 481N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 13 March 1975.

Is HWE 481N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HWE 481N shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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