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EGH 338J

1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

45,140 mi
Last recorded45,140 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGH 338J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 45,140 miles

Ball joint has slight play as marked (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

parking brake only just passed test at 16%

Pass 5 Aug 2015 45,137 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 45,134 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 44,869 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 44,869 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on all brake pipes-unable to fully assess due to underseal/protection

dampness around steering box

some freeplay in rear wheel bearings

steering column rubber coupling starting to split

Pass 4 Mar 2013 44,730 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 44,628 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 44,628 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 44,423 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 43,742 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 43,742 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 43,535 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 43,102 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 43,102 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 42,087 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 40,658 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 40,658 miles

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

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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EGH 338J is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EGH 338J, 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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What year was EGH 338J registered?

EGH 338J is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 24 August 1970.

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