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JDP 239L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,576 mi
Last recorded64,576 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDP 239L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,492cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 64,576 miles

external sun visor fitted

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside washer jet partially blocked

parking brake efficiency only just met (16%)

some underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2016 63,407 miles

both rear tyres deteriorating

some underbody corrosion

Fail 11 Mar 2016 63,407 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres deteriorating

some underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2014 60,085 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside handbrake effort weak

steering idler arm wear/ play in pin/bush

windscreen washers weak

Pass 28 Nov 2012 59,071 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

nearside front inner door step holed

Fail 22 Nov 2012 59,056 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

nearside front inner door step holed

Pass 3 Oct 2011 57,222 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 56,642 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 55,582 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2008 54,101 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 52,713 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 50,449 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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JDP 239L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 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 JDP 239L, 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 53 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 JDP 239L registered?

JDP 239L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 9 March 1973.

Is JDP 239L safe to buy?

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