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BOR 522J

1971 Volkswagen Caravanette

Purple Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,989 mi
Last recorded43,989 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Caravanette40,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOR 522J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 43,989 miles

OSR sill corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2019 43,544 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 43,228 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 43,225 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 May 2017 42,965 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 42,362 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 41,835 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 41,462 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 40,939 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 40,903 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 40,173 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 40,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 39,211 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 39,207 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 37,123 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravanette?

Based on 1,995 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,190
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 133
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
position lamp(s) not working 73
Stop lamp not working 61
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BOR 522J is a 1971 Volkswagen Caravanette in Purple with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Caravanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 40,903 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravanette fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BOR 522J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravanette typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Caravanette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BOR 522J registered?

BOR 522J is a 1971 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 15 July 1971.

Is BOR 522J safe to buy?

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