MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,536 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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minor corrosion throughout
Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Statutory seat belt missing both front (5.1.1)
Stop lamp not working rear (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
minor corrosion throughout
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravan?
Based on 3,825 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JBO 942W is a 1981 Volkswagen Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1981 Volkswagen Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 44,606 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 Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JBO 942W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 45 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was JBO 942W registered?
JBO 942W is a 1981 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 2 March 1981.
Is JBO 942W safe to buy?
The MOT history for JBO 942W shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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