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GYV 391J

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,132 mi
Last recorded52,132 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYV 391J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 52,132 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 51,632 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 51,630 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 50,238 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 2 Jul 2011 50,237 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 May 2010 48,499 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Advise adjustment of rear brakes/handbrake

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 May 2009 44,570 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 44,570 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 May 2008 42,718 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 May 2008 42,717 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2007 41,246 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 36,930 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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GYV 391J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GYV 391J, 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 GYV 391J registered?

GYV 391J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 25 June 1971.

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The MOT history for GYV 391J shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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