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BPC 738H

1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

45,983 mi
Last recorded45,983 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPC 738H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 45,983 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 45,967 miles

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

Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Battery insecure

condition of under floor guard

floor n/s/r

o/s/f head lamp half full of water

o/s/r heater pipe fouling drive shaft

steer arms fouling under bump test

steering idler has lift (play)

steering wheel has chunks missing out wheel

wear on o/s/f tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2010 42,389 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 42,382 miles

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

middle cross member corroded and holed

nearside rear outrigger corroded and holed

Pass 10 Jun 2009 41,116 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 41,116 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 39,597 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 39,597 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 36,704 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 36,704 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 34,882 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 34,882 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2005 32,527 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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BPC 738H is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 52,954 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BPC 738H, 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 56 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 BPC 738H?

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What year was BPC 738H registered?

BPC 738H is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 February 1970.

Is BPC 738H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPC 738H shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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