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EMU 845J

1971 Volkswagen Caravan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,175 mi
Last recorded78,175 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Caravan74,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMU 845J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 78,175 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2014 78,140 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 78,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 78,088 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 77,179 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 76,838 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 76,838 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 76,767 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 76,283 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 75,285 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 74,723 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 74,723 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 71,767 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravan?

Based on 3,825 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,316
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 245
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 191
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 167
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
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EMU 845J is a 1971 Volkswagen Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 74,430 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EMU 845J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EMU 845J?

You can check the full history of EMU 845J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EMU 845J registered?

EMU 845J is a 1971 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 19 February 1971.

Is EMU 845J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMU 845J shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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