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ETJ 687J

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,596 mi
Last recorded72,596 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETJ 687J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 72,596 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess nearside and offside (1.1.15 (a))

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (7.7 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 72,589 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working connection on the switch deteriorated (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (7.7 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 69,748 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 67,946 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arm insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

engine oil leaks

Pass 2 Sep 2015 65,738 miles

slight play wheel bearings

Pass 8 Sep 2014 62,469 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 57,487 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 55,457 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 55,455 miles

Nearside Front rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

both front door steps underneath badly corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2011 45,667 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2010 33,444 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

off side front wheel has slight ply in wheel bearing

off side rear wheel has slight play in wheel bearing

Fail 18 Aug 2010 33,064 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

off side front wheel has slight ply in wheel bearing

off side rear wheel has slight play in wheel bearing

Pass 13 Jul 2009 24,064 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 Jul 2009 24,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Jul 2008 14,863 miles

slight free play in steering box (adjustable)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 14,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight free play in steering box (adjustable)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 12,550 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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ETJ 687J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 ETJ 687J, 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.

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What year was ETJ 687J registered?

ETJ 687J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 20 April 1971.

Is ETJ 687J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETJ 687J shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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