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JFB 93H

1970 Volkswagen Caravanette

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

12,101 mi
Last recorded12,101 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Caravanette12,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFB 93H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 12,101 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

passenger door stiff to open from the inside

vehicle undersealed

Fail 15 May 2019 12,099 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected adjustable track rod insecure (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

passenger door stiff to open from the inside

vehicle undersealed

Pass 1 Jun 2018 11,383 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 10,205 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 8,510 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 7,241 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 May 2015 7,241 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 May 2014 6,248 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 5,333 miles

slight play top of steering column

Fail 29 Apr 2013 5,333 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 May 2012 4,889 miles
Fail 15 May 2012

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 4,651 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 May 2011 4,651 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravanette?

Based on 1,995 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,190
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 133
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
position lamp(s) not working 73
Stop lamp not working 61
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JFB 93H is a 1970 Volkswagen Caravanette in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Caravanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 12,382 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravanette fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JFB 93H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravanette typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 56 years old, this Volkswagen Caravanette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JFB 93H registered?

JFB 93H is a 1970 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 31 March 1970.

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