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BCG 552J

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,529 mi
Last recorded36,529 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCG 552J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 36,529 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front,centre and rear chassis rails,undersills,outersills and floors slightly corroded

rear engine mounts perished requires attention son

vehicle has been extensively repaired and heavily undersealed

Fail 21 Jan 2012 36,516 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front, centre and rear floors, chassis, rails, undersills and outersills slighty corroded

rear engine mounts perished require replacing soon

vehicle has been extensivly repaired and heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Sep 2010 34,726 miles

Oil leak

both doorstep areas slightly corroded

vehicle has been extensively repaired and heavily undersealed

Fail 29 Jun 2010 34,724 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front door step areas slightly corroded

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

oil leak

vehicle has been heavily repaired and undersealed

Pass 23 Oct 2008 34,655 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 34,655 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 28,537 miles

front chassis and floors heavily repaired unable to determine if strength restored, rear suspension bump stops partly removed therfore clearance apparent but unable to determine if ride height has been increased

Fail 2 Oct 2007 28,526 miles

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

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

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

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2006 23,399 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BCG 552J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BCG 552J, 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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BCG 552J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 15 July 1971.

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