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JRT 181N

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

33,268 mi
Last recorded33,268 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRT 181N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 33,268 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 32,754 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 31,281 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 31,192 miles

Nearside Front suspension bump stop missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 31,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

bump stop missing n/s/f

Pass 17 Aug 2015 30,874 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

under body shields fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2014 29,799 miles

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

corrosion on o/s/f corner

corrosion on rear inner sills

Pass 23 Aug 2013 28,760 miles

rear inner sills holed and corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2012 28,353 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 28,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 28,219 miles

corrosion in rear out riggers ,corrosion in main front to rear brake pipes ,slight noise from rear wheel bearings , front brake discs pitted

Pass 5 Jul 2010 27,335 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake cable support mount insecure.

o/s/r chassis rusty + holed.

rear bumper missing.

Fail 5 Jul 2010 27,335 miles

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 27,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column flexible coupling insecure (2.1.5)

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 26,631 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 25,089 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 25,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 24,324 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 24,324 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 22,728 miles

advise front to rear metal brake pipe startin to rust at rear.

advise near side front top ball joint has slight wear.

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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JRT 181N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 48,418 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 JRT 181N, 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 52 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 JRT 181N registered?

JRT 181N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 November 1974.

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