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FBY 208H

1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

99,820 mi
Last recorded99,820 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBY 208H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 99,820 miles

EXTENSIVE WELDING UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE INCLUDING FRONT AXLE

EXTENSIVE WELDING UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE INCLUDING FRONT AXLE

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Mar 2017 99,820 miles

EXTENSIVE WELDING UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE INCLUDING FRONT AXLE

EXTENSIVE WELDING UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE INCLUDING FRONT AXLE

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2015 99,562 miles

front axle repaired

off side engine under tray insecure

Fail 8 Sep 2015 99,562 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front axle repaired

off side engine under tray insecure

Pass 24 Jul 2014 99,223 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 98,305 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front axle repaired

Pass 25 May 2012 96,466 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2012 96,466 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2011 94,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

extensive corrosion/repair to under side of vehicle

Pass 25 Mar 2010 93,238 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front axle repaired

Fail 24 Mar 2010 93,238 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front axle repaired

Pass 26 Mar 2009 91,946 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

extensive repair to front floors, inner wings and front axle

head light beam pattern poor

Fail 26 Mar 2009 91,946 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

extensive repair to front floors, inner wings and front axle

head light beam pattern poor

Pass 27 Mar 2008 89,668 miles

see checklist 527889

Fail 17 Mar 2008 89,619 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

see checklist 527889

Fail 3 Aug 2007 89,547 miles

Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 88,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2006 88,359 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2005 88,345 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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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FBY 208H is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 FBY 208H, 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 FBY 208H registered?

FBY 208H is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 14 April 1970.

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