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D472 JJD

1987 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Diesel 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

323,825 mi
Last recorded323,825 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Motor Caravan118,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD472 JJD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 323,825 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 323,825 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 323,814 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 323,807 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 322,211 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 319,474 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

slight binding of the nearside front brake

Fail 13 Jun 2014 319,474 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

slight binding of the nearside front brake

Pass 21 Jun 2013 314,190 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 314,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 311,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S & N/S Outer sillds slightly corroded.

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 308,773 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in both front inner wheels

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

strong advise play in offside front top ball joint

Fail 27 Jun 2011 308,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in both front inner wheels

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

strong advise play in offside front top ball joint

Pass 21 Jun 2010 300,193 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

off side front headlamp pattern in poor conditsion

Pass 29 Jun 2009 298,617 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

front brake discs are lipped

nearside rear steel brake cpipe to flexible chose is corroding

Pass 5 Jul 2008 287,725 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 287,201 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 287,201 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 283,366 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 283,366 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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D472 JJD is a 1987 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 118,362 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 D472 JJD, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D472 JJD registered?

D472 JJD is a 1987 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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