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JKJ 636L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,405 mi
Last recorded5,405 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKJ 636L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2026 5,405 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front wheelarch corroded

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded out of prescribed area

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 2,703 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 2,424 miles

Corrosion on offside front sill, not affecting steering / braking / suspension

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 2,418 miles

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

Corrosion to offside front sill, not affecting steering, braking or suspension

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

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

offside rear outer constant velocity joint gaiter split

Pass 2 Oct 2012 734 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

genernal corrision on bodywork

holed/corroded near o/s/f step

n/s/r inner wheel arch holed/corroded

o/s/r body corroded/holed near out rigger

o/s/r inner wheel arch holed/corroded

o/s/r outer cv boot split

rear cross member holed/corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2012 734 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

genernal corrision on bodywork

holed/corroded near o/s/f step

n/s/r inner wheel arch holed/corroded

o/s/r body corroded/holed near out rigger

o/s/r inner wheel arch holed/corroded

o/s/r outer cv boot split

rear cross member holed/corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2011 598 miles

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

general corrosion to underside

offside rear cv boot split

slight play in steering joints

Fail 1 Mar 2011 598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

general corrosion to underside

offside rear cv boot split

slight play in steering joints

Pass 3 Jun 2009 99,341 miles

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake pipe corrosion

under body corrosion

Fail 27 May 2009 99,335 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake pipe corrosion

under body corrosion

Pass 22 May 2008 98,945 miles

hole (corroded) n/s inner sill

hole (corroded) o/s inner sill

offside rear c/v boot split

Fail 20 May 2008 98,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

hole (corroded) n/s inner sill

hole (corroded) o/s inner sill

offside rear c/v boot split

Pass 15 Nov 2005 98,240 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 98,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Upper Steering component excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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JKJ 636L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JKJ 636L, 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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JKJ 636L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 22 May 1973.

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