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JLF 181V

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,517 mi
Last recorded93,517 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLF 181V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 93,517 miles

offside rear h/brake effort low

slight corrosion to nearside rear chassis by cross member

Fail 11 Apr 2019 93,517 miles

offside rear h/brake effort low

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

slight corrosion to nearside rear chassis by cross member

Pass 30 Oct 2017 92,733 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 91,463 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 85,549 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 82,027 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 82,027 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 81,160 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 79,422 miles

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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JLF 181V is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JLF 181V, 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

How do I check the history of JLF 181V?

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What year was JLF 181V registered?

JLF 181V is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 6 August 1979.

Is JLF 181V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLF 181V shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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