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AKA 792J

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,196 mi
Last recorded85,196 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKA 792J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 85,196 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 85,194 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 85,022 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 85,020 miles

Lower Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 85,019 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 85,017 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 85,017 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 85,017 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 85,017 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 85,015 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 84,940 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

front panel floor chassis rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2011 84,925 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 84,925 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 84,844 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 84,731 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 54,713 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 84,353 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 83,644 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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AKA 792J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AKA 792J, 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 AKA 792J registered?

AKA 792J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 14 July 1971.

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