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CJ-775-YG

1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Beige Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,290 mi
Last recorded70,290 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ-775-YG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 70,290 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 70,290 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2017 68,771 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 68,771 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) excessive play centre steering idler arm bush (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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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CJ-775-YG is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Beige with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 44,830 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 CJ-775-YG, 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 48 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 CJ-775-YG registered?

CJ-775-YG is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 January 1978.

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