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DLB 726J

1971 Volkswagen Motorcaravan

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,109 mi
Last recorded47,109 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motorcaravan43,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLB 726J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorcaravan
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2010 47,109 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 47,093 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 45,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s front indicator lense slightly cracked

o/s wiper blade split but clearing windscreen

slight play in steering adle arm bush

Pass 7 Nov 2007 45,095 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s front indicator lense cracked

rear tyre walls slighty scuffed

slight play in steering column bushes

steering idle arm slight play

Pass 8 Nov 2006 43,804 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F bumpstop breaking up

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2006 43,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

O/S/F bumpstop breaking up

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2006 43,804 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s track rod slightly bent

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

slight play in top stearing column

small hole in rear boot n/s rear corner

Fail 17 Oct 2006 43,799 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s track rod slight bend

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

slight play in stearing column top and bottom bushes

small hole in rear boot n/s rear corner

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motorcaravan?

Based on 2,605 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,353
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96
Stop lamp not working 90
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 79
position lamp(s) not working 63
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DLB 726J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motorcaravan in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Motorcaravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 43,784 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 Motorcaravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DLB 726J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motorcaravan typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Motorcaravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DLB 726J registered?

DLB 726J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motorcaravan, first registered on 22 March 1971.

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