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JAD 471N

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

29,431 mi
Last recorded29,431 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2020
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAD 471N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2020 29,431 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 29,191 miles

nearside and offside outer sills corroded and holed, not within prescribed area

Pass 2 Sep 2015 28,999 miles

Both front and the NSR tyres are perished in the tread pattern.

Both rear CV joint outer gaitors perished.

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

NS and OS mirror glass damaged.

NS and OS outer sills corroded,not in prescribed area.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle under-body weak with corrosion.

Fail 12 Aug 2015 28,993 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front and the NSR tyres are perished in the tread pattern.

Both outer sills corroded,not in prescribed area.

Both rear CV joint outer gaitors perished.

Large amounts of surface corrosion to the under-body.

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 28,450 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

outter sills corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2014 28,450 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

outter sills corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2013 28,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s and o/s sills corroded

rear brake imbalance

Fail 24 May 2013 28,401 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s and o/s sills corroded

rear brake imbalance

Pass 24 May 2012 281,443 miles

extensive surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

front brake hoses slightly perished

n/s/f tyre feathered

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

o/s/f tyre feathered

rear wheel bearings have slight play

washers poor

Pass 13 May 2011 27,521 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 May 2011 27,521 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 26,159 miles

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

corrosion around offside front vehicle jacking point, not within any prescribed areas

Pass 20 May 2009 24,083 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both outer sill panels are corrosive but are not in any prescribed area.

corrosion present in offside front inner wheelarch area but not in prescribed area.

Fail 20 May 2009 24,083 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both outer sill panels are corrosive but are not in any prescribed area.

corrosion present in offside front inner wheelarch area but not in prescribed area.

Pass 15 May 2008 22,774 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both outer sill panels are corrosive but not within any prescribed area.

Fail 14 May 2008 22,774 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both outer sill panels are corrosive but not within any prescribed area.

Pass 24 Oct 2006 21,464 miles

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

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

offside outer sill panel is corrosive & holed but is not a prescribed area.

Fail 24 Oct 2006 21,464 miles

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

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

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

offside outer sill panel is corrosive but does not fall under (prescribed area) criteria.

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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JAD 471N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 JAD 471N, 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.

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What year was JAD 471N registered?

JAD 471N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1975.

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