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HCJ 636X

1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Brown Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

15,246 mi
Last recorded15,246 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCJ 636X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 15,246 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 15,246 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 10,683 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 8,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 4,787 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 4,784 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 41 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 41 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2021

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 97,359 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 97,359 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2019 93,661 miles

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2018 88,602 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Aug 2018 88,587 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting door step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 86,328 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 86,327 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working n/s+o/s (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 85,087 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 85,086 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 83,180 miles

Oil leak

small surface cracks n/s/front tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2013 82,085 miles

Oil leak

small surface cracks n/s/front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 26 Jun 2012 80,325 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 79,154 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2011 79,154 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2010 78,411 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2009 75,884 miles

cracks n/s/rear tyre inner sidewall no cords showing

Pass 19 May 2008 71,166 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 68,179 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 63,729 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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HCJ 636X is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Brown with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 52,171 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 HCJ 636X, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HCJ 636X?

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What year was HCJ 636X registered?

HCJ 636X is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 January 1982.

Is HCJ 636X safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCJ 636X shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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