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GWX 909J

1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

41,111 mi
Last recorded41,111 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWX 909J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 41,111 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 40,973 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 40,617 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 40,081 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 39,809 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 39,642 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 38,007 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 37,615 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 37,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 36,710 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2015 35,737 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear driveshaft inner joint has split gaitor.

Pass 28 Jul 2014 34,368 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 33,065 miles

o/s parking brake effort

Pass 26 Jul 2012 31,346 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 31,287 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 29,518 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 27,561 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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GWX 909J is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 52,954 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 GWX 909J, 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 56 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 GWX 909J registered?

GWX 909J is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 7 December 1970.

Is GWX 909J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWX 909J shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GWX 909J have outstanding finance?

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