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BPL 97H

1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,581 mi
Last recorded58,581 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPL 97H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 58,581 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

front bumper side mounting areas heavily corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2016 57,420 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Fail 4 Aug 2016 57,420 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 18 Aug 2015 56,626 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 55,522 miles

front bumper mountings corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2013 54,595 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 54,595 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 53,938 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 52,765 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front bumper insecure(nearside)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 52,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front bumper insecure(nearside)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 51,477 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 50,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front bumper mountings corroded

headlight deflectors in poor condition

windscreen heavily scratched

Fail 20 Jul 2009 50,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front bumper mountings corroded

headlight deflectors in poor condition

windscreen heavily scratched

Pass 28 Jul 2008 48,875 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 64,914 miles

near side rear tyre perrished

slight corrosion in front off side chassis

Fail 3 Jul 2007 64,914 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

near side rear tyre perrished

slight corrosion in front off side chassis

Pass 5 Jul 2005 41,987 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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BPL 97H is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BPL 97H, 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 BPL 97H registered?

BPL 97H is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1970.

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The MOT history for BPL 97H shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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