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JPC 229N

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

19,922 mi
Last recorded19,922 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPC 229N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 19,922 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 19,910 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 18,802 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 17,708 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 16,690 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 15,384 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 14,333 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 14,333 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2020 13,345 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 10,489 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 8,825 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 6,072 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 3,797 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 445 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 445 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 97,375 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 95,213 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 90,907 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 85,154 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 79,826 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2009 75,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 72,485 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2007 70,499 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 67,885 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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JPC 229N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JPC 229N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JPC 229N registered?

JPC 229N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 May 1975.

Is JPC 229N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JPC 229N shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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