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JJH 121L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

29,291 mi
Last recorded29,291 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJH 121L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 29,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Marked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 29,291 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Suspension arms marked (5.2.3 (f))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Steering box marked (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Marked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 26,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Marked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 26,050 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Oil leaking excessively from transmission Shaft joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Hole marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Marked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 22,321 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 22,321 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 21,111 miles

Front Both side wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre deteriorating as well ()

Oil leak ()

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly Both sides (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 21,111 miles

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour White (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Wall fouling suspension component marked (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Marked 3 places (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill and floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Both side wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion Footwell marked (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre deteriorating as well ()

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion Footwell marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Marked (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly Both sides (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 17,162 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 12,110 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 5,813 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 99,500 miles

Off side front seat worn

Fail 18 Jun 2013 994,478 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

o/s/f seat worn

Pass 18 Jun 2012 99,447 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front brake discs corroded!

front and rear brake pipes corroded!

general condition of the vehicle is poor!

Pass 12 Feb 2010 99,447 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 99,447 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Semaphore indicator switch insecure (1.4.C.1c)

spare tyre carrier corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2009 99,322 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 99,322 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 99,204 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 989,603 miles

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

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering column universal joint cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 95,496 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 95,496 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

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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JJH 121L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 48,892 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 JJH 121L, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JJH 121L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 26 September 1972.

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