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FPL 996J

1971 Volkswagen Motorcaravan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

89,997 mi
Last recorded89,997 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motorcaravan43,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPL 996J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorcaravan
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 89,997 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 89,916 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 89,695 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 89,555 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 89,496 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 89,402 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

nearside handbrake cable support tube corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2019 89,143 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 88,686 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 88,127 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 87,337 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 86,436 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 85,437 miles

steering rod rubber boots perished

Pass 28 Mar 2013 84,120 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 83,202 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 81,805 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 81,805 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 80,420 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 78,448 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 75,937 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 72,946 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

headlamp beam patterns poor

Pass 5 Apr 2006 70,116 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motorcaravan?

Based on 2,605 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,353
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96
Stop lamp not working 90
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 79
position lamp(s) not working 63
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FPL 996J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motorcaravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Motorcaravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 43,784 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motorcaravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FPL 996J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motorcaravan typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Motorcaravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FPL 996J registered?

FPL 996J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motorcaravan, first registered on 14 May 1971.

Is FPL 996J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPL 996J shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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