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JLB 725V

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

70,131 mi
Last recorded70,131 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2007
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLB 725V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2007 70,131 miles

oil leak engine

slight exhaust blow

spare wheel insecure

water leak engine

Propshaft component defective

drivers floor corroded

gas holder corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2007 70,103 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leaks

floor corroded drivers side

gAS BOTTLE HOLDER CORRODED gas bottle insecure

spare wheel insecure

Pass 31 May 2006 69,258 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 69,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Fail 17 May 2006 69,245 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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JLB 725V is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 50,158 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 JLB 725V, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JLB 725V registered?

JLB 725V is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is JLB 725V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLB 725V shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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