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JCG 344N

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

65,112 mi
Last recorded65,112 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCG 344N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 65,112 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

General underside corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2026 65,111 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

General underside corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 61,277 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 56,507 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 49,602 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall on the border (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 42,215 miles

Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 35,478 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight crossion all round

Fail 9 Aug 2021 35,476 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight crossion all round

Pass 10 Aug 2020 31,510 miles

Front Slight corrosion underside

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Borderline excessive (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension arm mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 24,867 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Valance area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge borderline excessive (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 15,948 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight crossion all round (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 15,942 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight crossion all round (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 7,061 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 7,060 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Valance area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Main beam tell tale not working

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 7,056 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front slight play in idler

Pass 6 Jul 2016 97,838 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint and o/s/f (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn/wearing close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 97,836 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded within steering box mount (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint and o/s/f (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn/wearing close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 98,221 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight crossion all round

slight play in steering adler

Pass 2 Jul 2014 78,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 78,762 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 69,753 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre inner edge close to cords

rear tyres inner edges close to cords

Fail 5 Jul 2013 69,752 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge close to cords

rear tyres worn on inner edge close to cords

Pass 12 Jul 2012 60,325 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

play in steering idler

Fail 3 Jul 2012 60,320 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

play in steering idler

Pass 19 Jul 2011 52,405 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 48,282 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 47,682 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 47,682 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 47,355 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 47,355 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 45,837 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 44,795 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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JCG 344N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 JCG 344N, 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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JCG 344N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 5 March 1975.

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