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FGP 521J

1970 Volkswagen Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,532 mi
Last recorded94,532 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Caravan78,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGP 521J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 94,532 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill has surface corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 92,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 91,551 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 87,622 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 85,723 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 82,465 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 81,292 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 81,292 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 79,577 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 79,577 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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FGP 521J is a 1970 Volkswagen Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FGP 521J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FGP 521J registered?

FGP 521J is a 1970 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 2 December 1970.

Is FGP 521J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGP 521J shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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