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JFM 802N

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Beige Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,899 mi
Last recorded35,899 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

RegistrationJFM 802N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 35,899 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 10 Aug 2017 35,899 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Mar 2016 34,710 miles

vehicle in very poor condtion

Fail 1 Mar 2016 34,710 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded m/cylinder to limit valve and not cliped (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

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

vehicle in very poor condtion and repairs very poor

Fail 6 Jan 2016 34,694 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Sill end cap above jacking point is excessively corroded and holed!

Oil leak!

Play in steering components in general!

Rear End of vehicle has corrosion on underneath of body!

Several brake pipes are corroded!

Pass 20 Apr 2015 33,989 miles

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

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

osr and nsr back plates corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2015 33,987 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

osr and nsr back plates corroded

Pass 6 May 2014 33,976 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 33,972 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 33,618 miles

front b/pipes are corroded

n/s/r outer drive shaft boot holed

vehicle very corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2013 33,611 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

front b/pipes are corroded

n/s/r outer drive shaft boot holed

vehicle very corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2012 33,221 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 33,221 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 32,374 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 30,868 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 29,029 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 26,900 miles

floor cover pans fitted

general underbody corrosion

windscreen washer poor

Fail 4 Jun 2008 26,899 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

floor cover pans fitted

general underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2007 26,813 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 26,788 miles

under body corrosion

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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JFM 802N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JFM 802N, 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 JFM 802N registered?

JFM 802N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 23 April 1975.

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