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AJU 972K

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,534 mi
Last recorded98,534 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2006
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJU 972K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2006 98,534 miles

underbody getting rusty and weak.

wheel arches.step areas. and outersill areas also weak and corroding

Fail 30 Aug 2006 98,522 miles

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

front offside and nearside tyres wearing on edges, and offside rear tyre wearing on edges

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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AJU 972K is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AJU 972K, 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

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What year was AJU 972K registered?

AJU 972K is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 September 1971.

Is AJU 972K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJU 972K shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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