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FJB 613K

1972 Volkswagen Caravan

Brown Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,609 mi
Last recorded43,609 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Caravan51,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJB 613K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 43,609 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play all 4 wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 40,150 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under side general corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2020 40,146 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under side corroding

Fail 1 Oct 2020 40,146 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under side corroding

Pass 5 Jul 2017 38,274 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 37,069 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 36,789 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 35,935 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2014 35,935 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2013 34,936 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 33,932 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 32,729 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 31,602 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 30,231 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 28,610 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2007 26,115 miles

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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FJB 613K is a 1972 Volkswagen Caravan in Brown with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,908 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 FJB 613K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJB 613K registered?

FJB 613K is a 1972 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1972.

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