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JFL 758L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,382 mi
Last recorded77,382 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFL 758L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2015 77,382 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users front bumper (6.1.B.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated broken (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front step corroded

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

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

Nearside corrosion along the sill

Offside Front step excessively corroded

Offside Front wheel arch slightly corroded

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

Offside corrosion along the sill

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2014 76,693 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 76,692 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 75,766 miles

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

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

General heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 75,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

General heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 71,254 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 65,212 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 62,425 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2010 62,425 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 57,974 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all under body brake pipes slightly rusting

both front tyres worn on edges

electrical fault on steering

slight play in steering linkages and ball joints. slight free play in steering at steering wheel

Pass 20 Jun 2008 52,780 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 51,902 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 51,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 49,171 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 49,171 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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JFL 758L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 JFL 758L, 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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JFL 758L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 28 March 1973.

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