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J975 TPY

1991 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

121,044 mi
Last recorded121,044 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Motor Caravan112,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ975 TPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 121,044 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 120,725 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 120,277 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 118,783 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front tyres outer sidewall cracking

Fail 14 Apr 2023 118,783 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front tyres outer sidewall cracking

Pass 6 May 2022 118,163 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 118,115 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 116,421 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 116,421 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 114,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 112,340 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 109,121 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 105,443 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 103,373 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 100,702 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 100,702 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 100,001 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 98,386 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

clutch slave cylinder leaking fluid

front brake discs pitted

surface corrosion on inner sills/chassis

Pass 21 Mar 2012 97,651 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs pitted

surface corrosion on sills/inner sills/chassis

Pass 11 Oct 2010 96,085 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 96,085 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 93,578 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery tray slightly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2008 90,730 miles

battery tray rusty

brake pipe to nsr flexi rusty

Fail 22 Sep 2008 90,917 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

battery tray rusty

brake pipe to nsr flexi rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2007 85,817 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

osr nsf tyre cracking outer side wall

Fail 6 Sep 2007 85,798 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 81,139 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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J975 TPY is a 1991 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 112,664 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 J975 TPY, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J975 TPY?

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What year was J975 TPY registered?

J975 TPY is a 1991 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 November 1991.

Is J975 TPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J975 TPY shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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