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JMY 880N

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests27 (13 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate48.1%

Mileage

72,960 mi
Last recorded72,960 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMY 880N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 14 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2020 72,960 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced around engine mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced engine mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 72,038 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 72,038 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 71,882 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 71,882 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 70,978 miles

Nearside Rear Chassis/body corroded

Nearside Rear Cv boot damaged not part of suspension

Offside Rear Chassis/body corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2017 70,978 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Suspension (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Chassis/body corroded

Nearside Rear Cv boot damaged not part of suspension

Offside Rear Chassis/body corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2016 68,527 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 68,527 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 66,099 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2015 66,099 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2014 64,097 miles

Oil leak

noise from steering box ??!!

rear box suspended by wire

slight rust

Fail 10 Jul 2014 64,085 miles

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

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

noise from steering box ??!!

offside rear inside drum damp

rear box suspended by wire

slight rust

Pass 4 Jul 2013 61,816 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

VIN PLATE INSECURE

Fail 3 Jul 2013 61,811 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

VIN PLATE INSECURE

Pass 4 Jul 2012 58,518 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 58,518 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 54,765 miles

heavy underbody repairs and corrosion

Fail 7 Jul 2011 54,764 miles

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

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

heavy underbody repairs and corrosion

Pass 21 May 2010 54,162 miles

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

Signs of corrosion offside rear floor/outrigger join.

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Wiper not parking automaticaly.

Fail 17 May 2010 54,135 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Signs of corrosion offside rear floor/outrigger join.

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Wiper not parking automaticaly.

Pass 11 May 2009 47,979 miles

Signs of corrosion centre rear offside chassis.

Fail 7 May 2009 47,958 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Exhaust tail pipe protruding nearside rear, could cause injury.

Signs of corrosion centre rear offside chassis.

Pass 13 Sep 2007 44,560 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 44,560 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 43,856 miles

corrosion n/s/f floor pan. leak at heat exchanger.

Fail 6 Jul 2006 43,794 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both floor pans ,wheel arches and jacking points rusty ,and have had repairs

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

steering relay worn

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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JMY 880N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.1%.

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 JMY 880N, 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 JMY 880N registered?

JMY 880N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1975.

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The MOT history for JMY 880N shows 27 tests with a 48.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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