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DPB 377J

1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Beige Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,577 mi
Last recorded75,577 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPB 377J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1970
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 75,577 miles

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

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

engine oil leak and gearbox oil leak

long hand brake travel

Fail 5 Sep 2018 75,572 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 75,350 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play close to limit (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 74,472 miles

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

oil leak from gearbox

play in steering box

Pass 23 Jul 2015 73,969 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 73,201 miles

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

Slight lift to all inner and outer track rod ends

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 72,526 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 71,634 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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DPB 377J is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DPB 377J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DPB 377J?

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What year was DPB 377J registered?

DPB 377J is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is DPB 377J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPB 377J shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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