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CHT 831J

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

82,896 mi
Last recorded82,896 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHT 831J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 82,896 miles

Offside rear outer and nearside rear inner driveshaft gaiters deteriorating

Pass 19 Jun 2017 82,393 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 82,393 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2015 82,127 miles

Corrosion on alll jacking points

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer fair condition

Pass 10 Apr 2014 81,897 miles

All jacking areas corroded

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

Corrosion on front brake discs

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2014 81,897 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

All jacking areas corroded

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

Corrosion on front brake discs

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2013 81,794 miles

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

Corrosion on all inner wheel arches

Corrosion on all jacking points

Oil leak

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 30 Mar 2012 81,425 miles

All four jacking point areas corroded and holed

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Steering ball joint gaiters split

Pass 12 Apr 2011 80,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Near Side & Off Side outer drive shaft gaiter split.

Fail 12 Apr 2011 80,110 miles

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 77,673 miles

o/s rear tyre worn outer edge legal at test slight play in steering box ok at test

Fail 10 Mar 2010 77,673 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s rear tyre worn outer edge legal at test slight play in steering box ok at test

Pass 3 Mar 2009 75,823 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 72,763 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 72,763 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 68,125 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 68,125 miles

Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 59,052 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 59,052 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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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CHT 831J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 CHT 831J, 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

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What year was CHT 831J registered?

CHT 831J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 7 July 1971.

Is CHT 831J safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHT 831J shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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