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FJG 894L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,052 mi
Last recorded87,052 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJG 894L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2021 87,052 miles

Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Chassis webs corroded, rear crossmember corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 86,907 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 86,678 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 86,659 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 86,611 miles

Driver's seat damaged

Headlight beam patterns slightly dull on dipped beam

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre sidewall starting to perish

Slight bind on offside front brake

Slight corrosion on body outside of prescribed areas

Pass 27 Aug 2013 86,486 miles

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

all under body panels already weded are corroding-front axle corroding

Fail 13 Aug 2013 86,474 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

all under body panels already weded are corroding-front axle corroding

Pass 31 Aug 2012 86,211 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 86,070 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 85,773 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 85,742 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 85,253 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 85,044 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 84,300 miles

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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FJG 894L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJG 894L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJG 894L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 12 February 1973.

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