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BPF 413H

1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

31,530 mi
Last recorded31,530 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPF 413H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2017 31,530 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2017 31,530 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2016 30,930 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 29,491 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 28,556 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 28,556 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 29 May 2014 28,548 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 26,926 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 26,925 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 26,897 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 26,262 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 26,233 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 24,241 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 21,943 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 21,929 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise corossion on floor and n/s door step

Pass 13 Apr 2006 21,326 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 21,326 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

advise on corrosion on n/s/f door step

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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BPF 413H is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BPF 413H, 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.

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What year was BPF 413H registered?

BPF 413H is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 29 January 1970.

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