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JNJ 551L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Cream Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,701 mi
Last recorded89,701 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNJ 551L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 89,701 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over Gearbox (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2017 89,585 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 89,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 89,540 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion excessive corrosion to underside of vehicle (6.1.C.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Body has slight corrosion advanced corrosion to several body panels (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 88,709 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside floor to sill corroded

nearside loading door and outer sill corroded

offside front floor corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2014 87,276 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front floor to sill corroded

offside floor pan corroded

rear sill closing panels corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2013 85,848 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside floor to sill shows corrosion

rear closing panels show corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2012 84,283 miles

nearside and offside rear closing panels show corrosion

nearside floor to sill shows corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2011 82,844 miles

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

nearside rear outer driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 20 Jan 2010 82,560 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 82,203 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 82,188 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 81,305 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

steps and body sills all show corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2007 81,184 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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JNJ 551L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Cream with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 JNJ 551L, 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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What year was JNJ 551L registered?

JNJ 551L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 March 1973.

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