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CNJ 585K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,553 mi
Last recorded89,553 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNJ 585K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 89,553 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 88,336 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 87,849 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2015 87,848 miles

Centre Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2014 87,422 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 87,409 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 87,409 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 86,081 miles

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

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

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

knocking when steering rocked but no visible movement

light switch awkward to work

Fail 12 Jul 2011 86,079 miles

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

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

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

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

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

knocking when steering rocked but no visible movement

light switch awkward to work

Pass 21 Jul 2010 84,247 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 82,959 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 81,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2007 80,638 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

minor damage to nearside rear wheelrim.

Pass 27 Jun 2007 80,638 miles

minor damage to nearside rear wheelrim.

Fail 1 Jun 2007 80,593 miles

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

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

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

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

advise wear noted in frontmost draglink end and steering flexible coupling is starting to crack..

wear noted in o/s/front top swivel joint.//offside handbrake cable poor condition//surface corossion to brake pipes//customer shown.

Pass 1 Jun 2006 78,493 miles

wear noted in offside ctop swivel joint..o/side handbrake cable poor condition..

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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CNJ 585K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 48,892 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 CNJ 585K, 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 54 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 CNJ 585K registered?

CNJ 585K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 18 January 1972.

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