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DBJ 575H

1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

46,070 mi
Last recorded46,070 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBJ 575H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 46,070 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 44,667 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 42,558 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 40,999 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/r out rigger slightly corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2014 40,920 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/r out rigger slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2013 39,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

both front headlamps reflectors deterioated

n/s/f seat belt 2 piece connected by nut and bolt

o/s/f wiper spindle worn

Fail 1 Jul 2013 39,027 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

both front headlamps reflectors deterioated

n/s/f seat belt 2 piece connected by nut and bolt

o/s/f wiper spindle worn

Fail 30 Jun 2012 37,119 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front beam on o/s/f slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2012 37,119 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front beam on o/s/f slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2011 34,704 miles

rear shock have slight misting of oil

slight corrotion to n/s floor

Fail 1 Jul 2011 34,540 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 6 Jul 2010 33,281 miles

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 31,293 miles

general underbody corrosion

slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 24 Jun 2008 29,148 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 29,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 26,512 miles

n/s beam pattern getting poor

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel bearings slight play

o/s/f tyre perishing

slight freeplay in steering box

Pass 15 Jun 2006 21,922 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

fuel pipes corroded

general underbody corrosion

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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DBJ 575H is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 DBJ 575H, 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 DBJ 575H registered?

DBJ 575H is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 19 June 1970.

Is DBJ 575H safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBJ 575H shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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