MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,835 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear brakes only just met requirements
drag link ends play
front brake discs distorted
front brake pads worn
indicator switch worn
left/right lower ball joints lift
steering box noisey and play
steering idler play
suspension lowered
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
drag link ends play
front brake discs distorted
front brake pads worn
indicator switch worn
left/right lower ball joints lift
steering box noisey and play
steering idler play
suspension lowered
axle beam and chassis patch repared
drag link ends play
front brake discs distorted
front brake pads worn
indicator switch worn
left front seatbelt damaged
right rear tyre sidewall damaged
steering box noisey
steering idler play
steering play
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
axle beam and chassis patch repared
drag link ends play
front brake discs distorted
front brake pads worn
indicator switch worn
left front seatbelt damaged
right rear tyre sidewall damaged
steering box noisey
steering idler play
steering play
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
rear chassis outriggers started to corrode
front discs distorted
handbrake effort
left/right rear chassis riggers holed
right rear tyre sidewall damaged
steering box play
steering idler play
suspension lowered
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
front discs distorted
left/right rear chassis riggers holed
right rear brake sticking on
right rear tyre sidewall damaged
steering box play
steering idler play
suspension lowered
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?
Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GYP 196J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 196J, 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 GYP 196J?
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What year was GYP 196J registered?
GYP 196J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 7 May 1971.
Is GYP 196J safe to buy?
The MOT history for GYP 196J shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does GYP 196J have outstanding finance?
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