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DTD 90J

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Maroon Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,164 mi
Last recorded77,164 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTD 90J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 77,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly catching inner arch (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 77,162 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly catching inner arch (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 76,385 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 75,353 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 73,715 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 72,870 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 72,861 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 72,737 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 72,721 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 72,717 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 72,574 miles

corrosion nearside front inner lower wheel arch

Pass 10 Sep 2012 72,574 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 72,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 72,573 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 72,576 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 72,573 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 71,191 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 71,191 miles

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

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

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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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DTD 90J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Maroon with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DTD 90J, 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.

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What year was DTD 90J registered?

DTD 90J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 May 1971.

Is DTD 90J safe to buy?

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