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JUP 473N

1975 Volkswagen Caravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,116 mi
Last recorded91,116 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Caravan63,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUP 473N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 91,116 miles

Nearside Front slight bind at wheel

Pass 12 Apr 2017 91,021 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 89,050 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 88,124 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 86,737 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING AGEING

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2013 86,728 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING AGEING

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 85,562 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 85,562 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 83,733 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 82,512 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 82,497 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 81,216 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 80,367 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 80,345 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2007 79,660 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 79,266 miles

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravan?

Based on 3,825 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,316
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 245
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 191
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 167
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
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JUP 473N is a 1975 Volkswagen Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.1% with a typical mileage of 63,876 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JUP 473N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 51 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JUP 473N registered?

JUP 473N is a 1975 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 29 April 1975.

Is JUP 473N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JUP 473N shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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