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DTG 463J

1971 Volkswagen Motorcaravan

Purple Petrol 1565cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

37,817 mi
Last recorded37,817 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motorcaravan43,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTG 463J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorcaravan
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,565cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 37,817 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 34,698 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 31,656 miles

o/s and n/s underbody coverd in selant

Fail 31 May 2012 31,656 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

o/s and n/s underbody coverd in selant

Pass 23 Jun 2011 27,375 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 27,258 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 25,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

REAR OUTER C V GIATOTRS SPLIT

SLIGHT WEAP FROM STEERING BOX

Fail 18 Jun 2010 25,192 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Lower Steering column shaft locking device missing (2.1.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

REAR OUTER C V GIATOTRS SPLIT

SLIGHT WEAP FROM STEERING BOX

Fail 14 Apr 2010 24,878 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 23,541 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 23,541 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 20,858 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 18,300 miles

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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DTG 463J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motorcaravan in Purple with a 1,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DTG 463J, 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.

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What year was DTG 463J registered?

DTG 463J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motorcaravan, first registered on 7 May 1971.

Is DTG 463J safe to buy?

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