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GYP 184J

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

49,920 mi
Last recorded49,920 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYP 184J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 49,920 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 49,920 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 49,265 miles

slight oil leak from steering box

slight play offside rear lower suspension arm front bush

slight play steering box

slight split nearside inner drive shaft gaiter

Pass 17 Jul 2017 48,092 miles

slight play offside rear outer cv joint

Pass 13 Jun 2016 47,106 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 46,226 miles

nearside inner c/v gaitor split

some play steering box

Pass 5 Jun 2014 44,946 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 43,445 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 42,559 miles

nearside rear inner driveshaft gaitor split

very slight play offside rear lower suspension arm front mounting

Fail 7 Jun 2012 42,559 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear inner driveshaft gaitor split

very slight play offside rear lower suspension arm front mounting

Pass 10 May 2011 41,816 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside rear inner driveshaft gaitor split

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play steering box

Pass 15 Feb 2010 39,487 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2010 39,487 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 39,191 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 38,610 miles

offside top ball joi t rubber dust cover split

slight play nearside rear wheel bearings

Fail 1 Mar 2008 38,610 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside top ball joi t rubber dust cover split

slight play nearside rear wheel bearings

Pass 27 Feb 2007 37,604 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 37,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front of front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 16 Nov 2005 36,382 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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GYP 184J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GYP 184J, 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

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What year was GYP 184J registered?

GYP 184J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 May 1971.

Is GYP 184J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYP 184J shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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