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JDD 290N

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,144 mi
Last recorded88,144 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDD 290N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019 88,144 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated weeping grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2019 88,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated weeping grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 87,164 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 86,178 miles

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

Rear Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Nov 2017 86,118 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Dec 2016 85,295 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 85,293 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 83,994 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 83,991 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right both (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable bent (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 82,867 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 82,025 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 82,020 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 81,116 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 81,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all jacking points and outer sill corroded excessive

Pass 13 Apr 2011 80,365 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osf outrigger / jacking point rusted

Fail 13 Apr 2011 80,365 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osf outrigger / jacking point rusted

Pass 10 Mar 2010 78,940 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 77,621 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 75,699 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 74,040 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 72,538 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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JDD 290N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 JDD 290N, 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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JDD 290N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 April 1975.

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