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HYM 245K

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

7,447 mi
Last recorded7,447 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYM 245K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 7,447 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2014 3,282 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2014 3,281 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2008 99,256 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 99,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S FRONT CORNER OF CHASSIS IS CORRODED MASTER CYLINDER HAS SLIGHT LEAK FROM RESVOIR

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 Aug 2006 88,261 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2005 81,557 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 81,549 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

nail in n/s/f tyre

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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HYM 245K is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HYM 245K, 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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What year was HYM 245K registered?

HYM 245K is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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