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GPE 331J

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

31,227 mi
Last recorded31,227 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPE 331J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 31,227 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 31,227 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 31,144 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 37,973 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 37,946 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened cross mermber corroded. (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 37,138 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 36,657 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 36,652 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 35,792 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 34,914 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 34,914 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 34,233 miles

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s rear wheel cracking on side wall

Fail 1 Sep 2010 34,231 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s rear wheel cracking on side wall

Pass 6 Apr 2009 32,351 miles

Battery insecure

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 32,331 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Battery insecure

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 30,906 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 27 Sep 2007 30,906 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Pass 14 Sep 2006 29,905 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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GPE 331J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GPE 331J, 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.

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What year was GPE 331J registered?

GPE 331J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 13 July 1971.

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