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BAX 128J

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

11,875 mi
Last recorded11,875 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAX 128J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 11,875 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 11,875 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 11,875 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 11,875 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 11,875 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle unable to complete emissions test due to vehicle not maintaining idle speed (7.3.A.2b)

Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle left hand drive (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle side door (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side door (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing with indicator operation (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front front sun visors missing

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear inner driveshaft securing bolt loose

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

Offside Front front sun visors missing

unable to maintain idle during the test. vehicle misfiring

Pass 31 Jul 2014 11,111 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

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

off side chassis slightly corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2014 11,110 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

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

off side chassis slightly corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2013 9,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f chassis slightly corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2013 9,158 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f chassis slightly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2012 67,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 67,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 2,688 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 2,688 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 96,861 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 95,140 miles

slight steering box play

Fail 3 Aug 2009 95,085 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 94,072 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 94,039 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both cv boots broken

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

offside front crossmember rusted and holed

slight play in nearside front top ball joint

slight play in steering box

slight play in steering idler pin

slight play in steering tie bars ball joints

Pass 21 Jul 2007 93,107 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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BAX 128J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 BAX 128J, 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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BAX 128J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 2 July 1971.

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