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GBJ 783J

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,499 mi
Last recorded65,499 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBJ 783J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 65,499 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 65,498 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 65,448 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 65,447 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 65,379 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 65,336 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 64,792 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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GBJ 783J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GBJ 783J, 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

How do I check the history of GBJ 783J?

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What year was GBJ 783J registered?

GBJ 783J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 5 March 1971.

Is GBJ 783J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBJ 783J shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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