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CPF 61H

1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

3,089 mi
Last recorded3,089 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPF 61H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2023 3,089 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 2,586 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 2,537 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 101,115 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 99,393 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 98,424 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 98,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 97,600 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking inside sidewall

oil leaks

Fail 2 Jun 2016 97,600 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s/r tyre cracking inside sidewall

oil leaks

Pass 22 May 2015 97,003 miles

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

offside rear tyre is heavily perished

Fail 20 May 2015 96,997 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre is heavily perished

Fail 28 May 2014 96,044 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2014 96,044 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 95,656 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 95,656 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 95,613 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 95,613 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 95,536 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 94,766 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 94,766 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 93,731 miles

off side ha ndbrake low

Pass 14 Jul 2008 89,819 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 89,819 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

near side rear tyre tube fitted to tubeless cover

Pass 13 Apr 2007 84,111 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 84,103 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 80,653 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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CPF 61H is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 CPF 61H, 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 CPF 61H registered?

CPF 61H is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 20 May 1970.

Is CPF 61H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPF 61H shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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