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AJB 399J

1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Beige Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

42,069 mi
Last recorded42,069 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJB 399J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1970
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 42,069 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 41,576 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 41,319 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 40,942 miles

Offside front tyre very perished

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2015 40,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front tyre very perished

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2014 40,365 miles

Front tyres perished

Slight oil leak

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

Fail 6 Mar 2013 39,802 miles

Both front tyres very perished

Fuel hose between filter and carb is washer pipe

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside outer sill holed and corroded

Offside rear outrigger holed and corroded

Rear shock absorbers habe a slight misting of oil

Slight oil leak

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Slight surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Steering box has very slight leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 39,802 miles

Both front tyres very perished

Fuel hose between filter and carb is washer pipe

Nearside outer sill holed and corroded

Offside rear outrigger holed and corroded

Rear shock absorbers habe a slight misting of oil

Slight oil leak

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Slight surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Steering box has very slight leak

Pass 16 Mar 2012 39,382 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 39,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 38,407 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 37,074 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 36,079 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 35,001 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 34,052 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 32,688 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Sep 2005 32,678 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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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AJB 399J is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 52,954 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJB 399J, 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 56 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 AJB 399J registered?

AJB 399J is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 December 1970.

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