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HEG 396N

1975 Volkswagen Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,568 mi
Last recorded92,568 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Caravan63,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEG 396N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 92,568 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 91,872 miles

All 4 tyres cracking / perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive has had repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

floor pan corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2020 84,109 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 74,328 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 74,328 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 67,976 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 67,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 63,976 miles

Offside Front tyre has cracking on side wall tread depth

corrosion forming on chassis rails

Fail 3 Jun 2016 63,975 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre has cracking on side wall tread depth

corrosion forming on chassis rails

Pass 17 Jun 2015 61,993 miles

Oil leak

corrosion forming on both inners sill`s and chassi rails and wheel archs

o/s/front tyre has cracking on side wall

Fail 9 Jun 2015 61,991 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Oil leak

corrosion forming on both inners sill`s and chassi rails and wheel archs

o/s/front tyre has cracking on side wall

Pass 16 Jun 2014 58,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear constant velocity joint gaiter split

underside chassis rails slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2014 58,881 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear constant velocity joint gaiter split

underside chassis rails slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2013 57,236 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2013 57,236 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 4 May 2012 56,835 miles

offside rear tyre and nearisde front tyres perished

slight corrosion to front axle

slight corrosion to underside vehicle to chassis

Fail 3 May 2012 56,835 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

offside rear tyre and nearisde front tyres perished

slight corrosion to front axle

slight corrosion to underside vehicle to chassis

Fail 5 May 2011 56,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/r antiroll bar bush suport bracket slightly corroded

Pass 5 May 2011 56,501 miles

o/s/r antiroll bar bush suport bracket slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2006 55,707 miles

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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HEG 396N is a 1975 Volkswagen Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HEG 396N, 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.

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What year was HEG 396N registered?

HEG 396N is a 1975 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1975.

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