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FBY 478H

1970 Volkswagen Caravan

Blue Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,021 mi
Last recorded87,021 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Caravan78,825 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBY 478H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 87,021 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 85,951 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 84,486 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 84,486 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 84,141 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 83,893 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 83,893 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 83,399 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 83,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 81,413 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 81,380 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2007 80,530 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 80,530 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/side and o/side floor panel corroed

Pass 8 May 2006 78,825 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 78,825 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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FBY 478H is a 1970 Volkswagen Caravan in Blue with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 78,825 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 Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FBY 478H, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FBY 478H registered?

FBY 478H is a 1970 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is FBY 478H safe to buy?

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