CarVerify

Free Car Check

CHT 177J

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,339 mi
Last recorded70,339 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHT 177J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 70,339 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 70,339 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 69,371 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 68,811 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 68,807 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2019 67,644 miles

both rear wheels slight bind

Pass 18 Aug 2017 76,332 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2017 676,202 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Subframe (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 66,592 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 66,592 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 66,256 miles

light cracking to tyres

Pass 21 Dec 2013 65,828 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 64,774 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 64,137 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 64,137 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 63,113 miles

rear brake imbalance borderline pass

Pass 9 Mar 2009 63,058 miles

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

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

Park brake only achieves 18% efficiency

Pass 17 Mar 2008 62,955 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 62,741 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 62,647 miles

suspension and steering components rusty.

Fail 23 Mar 2006 62,631 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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
Full Volkswagen Motor Caravan reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CHT 177J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CHT 177J, 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 CHT 177J?

You can check the full history of CHT 177J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CHT 177J registered?

CHT 177J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 9 July 1971.

Is CHT 177J safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHT 177J shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CHT 177J have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CHT 177J. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.