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HWU 780N

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,561 mi
Last recorded83,561 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWU 780N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 83,561 miles

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

f/o/s inner wing corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2016 83,557 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

f/o/s inner wing corroded

Pass 23 May 2015 82,844 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 82,133 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 May 2008 82,091 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 May 2008 82,091 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 81,622 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 81,622 miles

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

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

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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HWU 780N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 HWU 780N, 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 HWU 780N?

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What year was HWU 780N registered?

HWU 780N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1975.

Is HWU 780N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HWU 780N shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HWU 780N have outstanding finance?

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