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EVB 816J

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

59,974 mi
Last recorded59,974 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVB 816J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 59,974 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Rear brakes binding slightly

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

slight play in steering box/linkage

Fail 28 Jun 2017 59,974 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported around lower steering uj (1.9.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Rear brakes binding slightly

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Jun 2016 59,547 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases many (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 59,542 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected when headlamp is on (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall 185/14 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases many (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 59,273 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 59,259 miles

Inner Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

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

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

Front brake discs in poor condition

Play in steering idler

Slight interferance on rear lights

Under vehicle heavly coated in surface corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2009 58,423 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

steering pivot point worn, play in front wheel bearings,underside corroded,n/s h/brake readings low.

Pass 24 Sep 2009 58,411 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 58,410 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

heavy underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2006 57,886 miles

Very bad corrossion o/s sill. †corrossion o/s/f floor, rear floor + cross member. †Both front seat belt mounting have been heavly welded, around wheel arch. †Front chassie has been heavly welded. †

Very rusty vehicle.underside very poor condition. †

Fail 18 Jul 2006 57,884 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Corrossion very bad o/s sill. †corrossion o/s/f floor. †Both seat belt mounting point around front wheel arches heavly welded. †

Front chaassie heavly welded. †

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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EVB 816J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 EVB 816J, 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

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What year was EVB 816J registered?

EVB 816J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 14 April 1971.

Is EVB 816J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EVB 816J shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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