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FPL 5J

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

39,916 mi
Last recorded39,916 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPL 5J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 39,916 miles

Slight play both front wheel bearings.

Fail 15 Jun 2022 39,916 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Slight play both front wheel bearings.

Pass 20 May 2021 39,909 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 39,651 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 39,071 miles

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

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

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

play/lift in steering idler assy

washer jets weak in operation

Fail 6 Apr 2017 39,071 miles

Central Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

horn intermittent

play/lift in steering idler assy

wiper on/off control switch worn

Pass 21 Apr 2016 38,421 miles

Front suspension joint bushes showing signs of wear

Slight play in steering arms

Pass 13 Apr 2015 37,401 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 37,141 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 37,122 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 35,854 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 78,631 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 76,182 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 71,310 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

adviesboth front arches rusting on inside but not within 30 cm of mountings. †both front floors showing signs of weakness,

Pass 9 May 2007 71,310 miles

adviesboth front arches rusting on inside but not within 30 cm of mountings. †both front floors showing signs of weakness,

Pass 4 Apr 2006 69,825 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 69,825 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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FPL 5J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 52,615 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 FPL 5J, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FPL 5J registered?

FPL 5J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 20 May 1971.

Is FPL 5J safe to buy?

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