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GYP 196J

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

15,835 mi
Last recorded15,835 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYP 196J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 15,835 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 14,455 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 13,412 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brakes only just met requirements

Pass 24 Jun 2014 11,788 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 9,620 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 83,860 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 7,206 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 7,206 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 6,701 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 6,701 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 5,887 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 5,883 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 4,729 miles

rear chassis outriggers started to corrode

Pass 18 Apr 2007 3,455 miles

front discs distorted

handbrake effort

left/right rear chassis riggers holed

right rear tyre sidewall damaged

steering box play

steering idler play

suspension lowered

Fail 18 Apr 2007 3,455 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 98,715 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 98,715 miles

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.

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 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.

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