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JAP 989N

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,220 mi
Last recorded44,220 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAP 989N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 44,220 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 43,463 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 43,463 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 42,137 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 40,755 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 40,755 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 40,119 miles

o/s/f torsion bar mounting corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2012 39,181 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 31 May 2012 39,181 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 38,260 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 38,259 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

brake pedal sticks slightly

Pass 18 Jan 2010 36,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Feb 2009 35,431 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 35,431 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 14,094 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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JAP 989N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JAP 989N, 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 JAP 989N registered?

JAP 989N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 24 April 1975.

Is JAP 989N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAP 989N shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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