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JVH 872N

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

59,738 mi
Last recorded59,738 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVH 872N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 59,738 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

front number plate fading

under vehicle rusty in places

Fail 3 Aug 2016 59,727 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion rear bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner, outer and closing panel (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

front number plate fading

under vehicle rusty in places

Pass 13 Jul 2015 59,009 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 58,715 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing low on edges

handbrake cables deteriorating

offside rear brake backing plate rusty

under vehicle rusty in places esp front axle

Fail 31 Jul 2014 58,660 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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)

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing low on edges

handbrake cables deteriorating

offside rear brake backing plate rusty

under vehicle rusty in places esp front axle

Pass 18 Jul 2013 58,477 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front axle slightly corroded

offside rear brake backing plate slightly corroded

steering box slightly rough and has very slight leak

Pass 25 Jul 2012 57,466 miles

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

Oil leak

handbrake cables deteriorating

slight play in steering idler

under vehicle rusty in places

Pass 1 Jul 2011 54,950 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rusty in places

Fail 28 Jun 2011 54,943 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rusty in places

Pass 29 Jun 2010 52,703 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

rusty in places

Pass 27 Jul 2009 51,314 miles

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

rusty in places

slight roughness from steering box

Pass 15 Jul 2008 49,377 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front number plate fading

offside rear backing plate rusty

rusty in places

Fail 14 Jul 2008 49,367 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front number plate fading

offside rear backing plate rusty

rusty in places

Pass 11 Jul 2007 48,505 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 48,505 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rusty in places

slight play in steering idler

slight roughness in steering

Pass 19 Jun 2006 46,018 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 46,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

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

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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JVH 872N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JVH 872N, 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 JVH 872N registered?

JVH 872N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 April 1975.

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The MOT history for JVH 872N shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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