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7 FJJ

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,459 mi
Last recorded112,459 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 FJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 112,459 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

center steering pin has slight play

Pass 6 Aug 2021 111,282 miles

steering idler pin has slight play

Fail 6 Aug 2021 111,282 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

steering idler pin has slight play

Pass 23 May 2019 106,753 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 106,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 99,852 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 99,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2016 96,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases part of the system deteriorated (7.1.2)

Offside outer sill section of body has slight corrosion

Fail 13 May 2016 96,966 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases part of the system deteriorated (7.1.2)

Offside outer sill section of body has slight corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2015 85,964 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 85,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 55,831 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 55,831 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 54,214 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear light lenses faded

Pass 24 Jul 2009 53,156 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2008 51,917 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 51,917 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 49,658 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 49,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 45,621 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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7 FJJ is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor 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 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 52,615 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 7 FJJ, 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 55 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 7 FJJ registered?

7 FJJ is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 2 June 1971.

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