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DLB 712J

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

61,844 mi
Last recorded61,844 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLB 712J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 61,844 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 61,844 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 61,141 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 60,966 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 60,046 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 60,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2012 58,588 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 58,585 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 58,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all front metal brake pipes slight corroded.

nearside front jack point corroded

offside and nearside rear drive shaft gaiters perished and cracked.

offside front chassis leg corroded.

offside front jack point corroded

offside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded.

offside rear inner and outer sill heavly corroded not precribed aera.

Fail 24 Jun 2011 58,370 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all front metal brake pipes slight corroded.

nearside front jack point corroded

offside and nearside rear drive shaft gaiters perished and cracked.

offside front chassis leg corroded.

offside front jack point corroded

offside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded.

offside rear inner and outer sill heavly corroded not precribed aera.

Pass 23 Jun 2010 56,250 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 56,250 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre outer wall perrished/cracked

Pass 18 Jun 2009 55,128 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 55,128 miles

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall cracked/perished

Pass 15 Jun 2007 54,033 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 49,035 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2005 46,938 miles

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

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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DLB 712J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 52,615 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 DLB 712J, 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 55 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 DLB 712J registered?

DLB 712J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is DLB 712J safe to buy?

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