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GYO 543J

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

54,318 mi
Last recorded54,318 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYO 543J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2024 54,318 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Intermediate link arm ball joint, also has slight play (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

NO FOG LAMP PRESENT

NO REVERSE LAMP PRESENT

Pass 26 Apr 2019 50,739 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 45,780 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 43,764 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 43,495 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 39,297 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 34,206 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 32,299 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 27,199 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 27,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2010 21,338 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 15,972 miles

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

rear brake balance just in limits

Pass 22 Jul 2008 10,520 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 10,517 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 8,612 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 2,865 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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GYO 543J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GYO 543J, 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 GYO 543J registered?

GYO 543J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 6 April 1971.

Is GYO 543J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYO 543J shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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