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JHE 891L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

43,691 mi
Last recorded43,691 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHE 891L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 43,691 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 43,007 miles

Nearside Rear floor pan quarter excessively corroded

Offside Front Inner wheel arch excessive corrosion

Fail 1 Aug 2017 43,007 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate flashes with hazard lights (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear floor pan quarter excessively corroded

Offside Front Inner wheel arch excessive corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2016 42,003 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 27 Jul 2016 41,999 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill by out rigger (6.1.A.1)

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

rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 20 Jul 2015 41,909 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 40,115 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside front bumoer stop deterated

Fail 6 Mar 2014 40,098 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle beam inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside front bumper stop deterated

Pass 27 Apr 2013 38,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both headlight patterns poor

exhaust corroded

front valance corroded

indicator stalk operation deteriorated

nearside front door corroded

offside inner wheel arch/step corrosion

underseal restricting inspection

wipers worn

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2013 38,153 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both headlight patterns poor

both rear tyres perished/cracking sidewalls

exhaust corroded

front valance corroded

indicator stalk operation deteriorated

nearside front door corroded

offside front suspension bump stop badly deteriorated

offside inner wheel arch/step corrosion

underseal restricting inspection

wipers worn

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2013 38,148 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both headlight patterns poor

both rear tyres perished/cracking sidewalls

exhaust corroded

front valance corroded

nearside front door corroded

offside front suspension bump stop badly deteriorated

offside inner wheel arch/step corrosion

underseal restricting inspection

wipers worn

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2012 35,422 miles

Both rear tyres perished/splitting

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front valance corrosion

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front inner wheel arch area corroded

Nearside outer CV gaiter split

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front inner wheel arch area corroded

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

Underseal application restricting inspection

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2012 35,330 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front lower valance corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside outer CV gaiter split

Nearside rear tyre perished/splitting

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside rear tyre perished/splitting

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)

Underseal restricting inspection

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2011 32,346 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 32,324 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

fibreglass evident offside rear floor area by sil

Pass 12 May 2010 31,564 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 31,318 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 30,087 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 29,320 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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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JHE 891L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 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 JHE 891L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JHE 891L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1973.

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