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BOU 855K

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,200 mi
Last recorded83,200 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOU 855K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 83,200 miles

Offside Rear HAND BRAKE

Pass 16 Jan 2015 83,130 miles

both front outer tyre walls showing cracks

Pass 23 Jan 2014 82,909 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 82,691 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 81,513 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside front chassis is rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2011 81,382 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front chassis rail is rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2009 81,265 miles

offside front chassis rail has slight corrosion

Fail 24 Sep 2009 81,217 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

offside front chassis rail has slight corrosion

steering idler bush has slight play

Pass 24 Sep 2008 80,475 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 80,458 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Steering idler arm has slight play

Pass 28 Sep 2007 80,067 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 80,067 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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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BOU 855K is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BOU 855K, 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 BOU 855K?

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What year was BOU 855K registered?

BOU 855K is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is BOU 855K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOU 855K shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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