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JTU 71N

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

67,647 mi
Last recorded67,647 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTU 71N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 67,647 miles

Front number plate cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

underbody has corrosion

Fail 10 May 2018 67,647 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front number plate cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

underbody has corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2017 67,641 miles

some rust under car

some rust to off side front wing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 67,640 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

some rust to off side front wing

some rust under car

Pass 13 Jul 2016 67,587 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 65,985 miles

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

corrosion inner and outer sills

corrosion to all jack points

front axal beam corroded

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 3 Apr 2014 64,275 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both outer sills corroded

many old repairs to underside

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2013 60,375 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 4 May 2012 57,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 57,052 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 53,435 miles

Oil leak

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

chassis corroding

nearside rear drive shaft cv boot deteriorating

offside front step and surrounding area corroded through but not quite within prescribed areas

under vehicle repaired in several places and under sealed restricting view

Fail 6 Apr 2011 53,427 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

chassis corroding

nearside rear drive shaft cv boot deteriorating

offside front step and surrounding area corroded through but not quite within prescribed areas

under vehicle repaired in several places and under sealed restricting view

Pass 29 Apr 2010 49,914 miles

o/s/r cv boot split

under body repaires and under sealed

wear front disc

Pass 29 Apr 2009 46,560 miles

n/s/f inner wing rusty

o/s hand brake low

o/s/r cv boot split

play o/s/f hub

under body corrosion

Pass 14 May 2008 39,645 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 14 May 2008 39,645 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2007 35,655 miles

Both rear outer constant velocity outer gaiters detoriated

General underbody corrosion

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2007 35,170 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

drivers door glass fell out on m o t

off side front inner wing corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2006 31,631 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 31,595 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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JTU 71N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 47,922 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 JTU 71N, 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 51 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 JTU 71N registered?

JTU 71N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 29 April 1975.

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