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DYX 521J

1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

70,019 mi
Last recorded70,019 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYX 521J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 70,019 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 69,773 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 69,174 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 68,379 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 67,213 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 66,739 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 66,154 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 65,092 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 64,731 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 64,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 63,421 miles

handbrake readings very uneven

steering idler worn /slight movement

Fail 25 Jul 2014 63,398 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

handbrake readings very uneven

steering idler worn /slight movement

Pass 24 Jul 2013 62,279 miles

1. non standard suspension, lowered etc.

2. headlight image poor/on limit, recommend attention.

Pass 13 Jul 2012 62,040 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 62,040 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 31 May 2011 59,015 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 58,616 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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DYX 521J is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DYX 521J, 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

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What year was DYX 521J registered?

DYX 521J is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 12 October 1970.

Is DYX 521J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DYX 521J shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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