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BFJ 627L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,474 mi
Last recorded57,474 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFJ 627L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 57,474 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 56,537 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 55,676 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

h/brake effort slightly low

Fail 16 Mar 2016 55,676 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

some corrosion nearside front chassis

Fail 24 Nov 2015 55,674 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

lower steering column coupling starting to perish

some corrosion to nearside front outer crossmember panel

Pass 16 Apr 2015 53,617 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 51,719 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 49,411 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 48,366 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 47,827 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 47,827 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 45,925 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion noted nearside front foot plate

corrosion noted nearside rear wheel arch

nearside rear outrigger has slight corrosion noted

slight binding from nearside rear brake

Fail 29 Feb 2008 45,848 miles

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

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

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion noted nearside front foot plate

corrosion noted nearside rear wheel arch

nearside rear outrigger has slight corrosion noted

slight binding from nearside rear brake

Pass 22 Feb 2007 45,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

corrosion noted nearside front foot plate.

corrosion noted offside front outrigger.

slight binding from nearside rear brake.

Pass 18 Feb 2006 45,018 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Fail 11 Feb 2006 45,008 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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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BFJ 627L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 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 BFJ 627L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BFJ 627L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 March 1973.

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