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JHT 646L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,795 mi
Last recorded31,795 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHT 646L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 31,795 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2021 31,784 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear outer cv joints ns + os leaking not due to split boot.

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 27,365 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

split pins missing from steering components

Fail 26 Jul 2018 27,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

split pins missing from steering components

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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JHT 646L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 48,892 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 JHT 646L, 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 54 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 JHT 646L registered?

JHT 646L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 August 1972.

Is JHT 646L safe to buy?

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