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JAL 678N

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Cream Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

49,636 mi
Last recorded49,636 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAL 678N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 49,636 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 43,955 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 41,209 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 41,189 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached spring plate bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 38,783 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 36,371 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 33,102 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 29,763 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 29,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit leisure battery (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top arm dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking marked yellow (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 25,380 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 21,571 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 18,233 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 15,128 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 7,984 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 96,949 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 75,190 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 72,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front wheel bearing is slightly worn

Pass 7 Jun 2010 69,193 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 67,737 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slightly worn

offside front floor corroded slightly

offside rear floor slightly corroded

Pass 28 May 2008 64,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside front wheel bearing is very slightly worn

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 623,373 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 60,246 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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JAL 678N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Cream with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 JAL 678N, 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

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What year was JAL 678N registered?

JAL 678N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1975.

Is JAL 678N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAL 678N shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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