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JEH 189N

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

36,178 mi
Last recorded36,178 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEH 189N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 36,178 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded and holed - Advise attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Steering wheel rim split

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Under floor, multiple areas repaired and covered in heavy underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under floor, multiple areas repaired and covered in heavy underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 36,178 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced 'B' post corroded and holed close to inertia reel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer corroded and blowing. Exhaust system incomplete with tail section missing (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded and holed - Advise attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency low

Rear Fuel flexible feed pipe to pump in engine bay perished - Advise replacement

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated slightly perished (2.2.2 (c))

Steering wheel rim split

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Under floor, multiple areas repaired and covered in heavy underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under floor, multiple areas repaired and covered in heavy underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 34,920 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Two batteries in engine bay insecure (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate delaminating (0.1 (b))

Steering wheel rim cracked

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Under floor multiple areas repaired and covered in heavy underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under floor multiple areas repaired and covered in heavy underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 34,918 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Washer jet not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose Driver seat belt stalk retaining bolt loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Steering system fouling Steering drag link fouling undertray (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Two batteries in engine bay insecure (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate delaminating (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Flexible brake hose not secured

Steering wheel rim cracked

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Under floor multiple areas repaired and covered in heavy underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under floor multiple areas repaired and covered in heavy underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 28,656 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 27,747 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 27,310 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 27,310 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 26,905 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 26,884 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 25,044 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2012 23,293 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rust in offside front outside prscribed area

Pass 27 May 2011 22,357 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 May 2010 20,750 miles

offside front wheelbearing slightly noisy when spun

Pass 27 May 2009 19,968 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 May 2009 19,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component 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 washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 May 2008 19,527 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 17,639 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Apr 2006 14,437 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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JEH 189N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JEH 189N, 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 JEH 189N registered?

JEH 189N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 April 1975.

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