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BHJ 681S

1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,011 mi
Last recorded61,011 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHJ 681S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 61,011 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 60,445 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 60,316 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorbers weak

general corrosion underside

Pass 1 Jun 2017 2,880 miles

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

Offside mirror missing

Oil leak

Under side of vehicle genral corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2015 2,422 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 2,421 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 2,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 2,154 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 1,871 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 1,871 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 1,254 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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BHJ 681S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 44,830 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 BHJ 681S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BHJ 681S registered?

BHJ 681S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is BHJ 681S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHJ 681S shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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