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JHM 776K

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Cream Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

49,181 mi
Last recorded49,181 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHM 776K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 49,181 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s front (4.4.3 (a))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front axle corroded slightly, o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres, worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s centre/rear chassis members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine compartment, o/s hinge bracket, corroded area

foot brake pedal, advance travel

n/s centre inner sill panel, corroded,, recommend attention

n/s/f tyre, tread starting too lose shape,, recommend replace

o/s/f inner valance panel corroded,,, recommend attention

parking brake lever, advance travel

steering idler arm, slight play

Fail 19 Jun 2019 49,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (3.5 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s front (4.4.3 (a))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front axle corroded slightly, o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres, worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s centre/rear chassis members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine compartment, o/s hinge bracket, corroded area

foot brake pedal, advance travel

n/s centre inner sill panel, corroded,, recommend attention

n/s/f tyre, tread starting too lose shape,, recommend replace

o/s/f inner valance panel corroded,,, recommend attention

parking brake lever, advance travel

steering idler arm, slight play

Pass 16 Jun 2017 48,501 miles

o/s/f inner valance panel corroded

o/s centre floor panel holed

o/s/f floor panel, welded from inside

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre chassis member (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s rear (2.6.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler arm (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advise condition/operation of starter motor

advise, possible clutch release bearing noisy

o/s/r brake back plate rubbing brake drum

Fail 18 May 2017 48,483 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f floor panel (3.3.A.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering box very noisy in operation,, recommend replace (2.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play o/s ands n/s rear (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler arm (2.2.B.1g)

o/s centre floor panel holed

o/s/f inner valance panel corroded

Pass 16 May 2016 47,173 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 43,626 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 43,626 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Mar 2014 42,155 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 42,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 41,980 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 38,881 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 36,365 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 36,365 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

o/s rear handbrake cable outer cable slit

Pass 20 Sep 2006 36,225 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 36,215 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

no air filter †no oil filler cap †cables and wires wrapped around steering column all in dangerous state

Fail 27 May 2006 36,198 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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JHM 776K is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Cream with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 52,615 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 JHM 776K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JHM 776K is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 25 August 1971.

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