1971 Volkswagen Caravan 1.6L Petrol · HMU 631K
1971 Volkswagen Caravan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21/09/1971. Recorded mileage 55,883 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVAN
- Year / Origin
- 1971 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,883 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1971
- Engine
- 1600cc
HMU 631K Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2025
- 55,883 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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HMU 631K Mileage History
- 21/08/202355,165 mi
- 23/08/202355,202 mi+37 mi
- 22/08/202455,695 mi+493 mi
- 22/08/202455,695 mi
- 20/08/202555,883 mi+188 mi
Average of roughly 359 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HMU 631K MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1971 Volkswagen Caravan (HMU 631K) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Steering (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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