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BHA 40J

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

20,149 mi
Last recorded20,149 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHA 40J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 20,149 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 20,149 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 19,886 miles

corosion to nearside inner sill not in prescribed area

Pass 5 Mar 2016 19,688 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 19,265 miles

signs of corosion to offside seat mount

slight corosion to offside inner sill not in prescribed area

Pass 17 Dec 2013 19,135 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2013 19,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 18,661 miles

signs of corosion to offside front chassia rail

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 7 Dec 2011 17,636 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 16,402 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 15,924 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 15,923 miles

Nearside Rear 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 wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 14 May 2008 13,432 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 13,432 miles

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 4 May 2007 10,964 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 10,949 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 8 May 2006 7,882 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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BHA 40J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BHA 40J, 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

How do I check the history of BHA 40J?

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What year was BHA 40J registered?

BHA 40J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 June 1971.

Is BHA 40J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHA 40J shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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