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AHO 733J

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

1,538 mi
Last recorded1,538 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHO 733J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 1,538 miles

Corrosion on chassis and in prescribed areas but not excessive

Corrosion on engine mounts

Corrosion under vehicle outside of prescribed areas

Extensive welding repairs under vehicle

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 253 miles

Corrosion on chassis and in prescribed areas but not considered excessive

Excessive corrosion on body but outside of prescribed areas

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2016 196 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x3 places (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Both rear brake back plates corroded

Corrosion on chassis and in prescribed areas but not considered excessive

Excessive corrosion on body but outside of prescribed areas

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 99,072 miles

Chassis has general surface corrosion and in prescribbed areas but not considered excessive

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/s/r outer driveshaft gaitor damaged but still preventing ingress of dirt

Rear brake back plates slightly corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2015 99,063 miles

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

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

Chassis has general surface corrosion and in prescribbed areas but not considered excessive

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/s/r outer driveshaft gaitor damaged but still preventing ingress of dirt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Rear brake back plates slightly corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2014 97,894 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2014 97,885 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 96,900 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 96,890 miles

Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 95,854 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 93,795 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 93,795 miles

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

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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AHO 733J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AHO 733J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AHO 733J?

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What year was AHO 733J registered?

AHO 733J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 23 March 1971.

Is AHO 733J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHO 733J shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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