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EPG 426J

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,082 mi
Last recorded104,082 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPG 426J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 5 Apr 2025 104,082 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 94,735 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 93,052 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 91,858 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 89,176 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 87,501 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 83,645 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 79,180 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 79,114 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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EPG 426J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 EPG 426J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EPG 426J?

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What year was EPG 426J registered?

EPG 426J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 January 1971.

Is EPG 426J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPG 426J shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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