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DPB 444J

1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

74,895 mi
Last recorded74,895 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPB 444J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2020 74,895 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 74,150 miles

Central Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 72,982 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 71,186 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 68,818 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2015 68,817 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

offside front inner arch holed above chassis rail

Pass 24 Oct 2013 66,520 miles

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

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

exhaust corrodeing and slight blow

head lights poor image

oil leak

underside corroding

Pass 22 Oct 2012 65,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlights have a poor beam image

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

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

Oil leak

Rear floor pan corroded

offside front floor pan corroded and holed

Fail 22 Oct 2012 65,983 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlights have a poor beam image

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

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

Oil leak

Rear floor pan corroded

offside front floor pan corroded and holed

Pass 5 Nov 2011 65,126 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2011 65,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 64,243 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 64,243 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 64,243 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 62,807 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2009 62,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2008 60,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 60,800 miles

Nearside Front 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 16 Oct 2007 56,672 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 56,672 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight play in steering box arm

Pass 11 Oct 2006 53,384 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

brake pipes to front hoses and brake pipe from master cylinder to 3 way have been cleaned and greased,appear to be ok.

Fail 5 Oct 2006 53,375 miles

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

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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 444J is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 DPB 444J, 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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DPB 444J is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1970.

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