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JWN 651L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,837 mi
Last recorded86,837 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWN 651L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 86,837 miles

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot split

Pass 12 May 2021 86,814 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 86,727 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 86,352 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 85,421 miles

Front Outer Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2015 84,993 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 84,697 miles

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

patchesb of corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2013 83,190 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 82,532 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

underside of vehicle waxoiled

Pass 18 Jul 2011 81,193 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

general welding repair to underbody

Pass 9 Aug 2010 80,622 miles

play front hubs

under body repaires

Fail 22 Aug 2009 80,590 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

leak from steering box

outer sills starting to corrode

play in central steering pivot

Pass 9 Aug 2008 78,478 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion of front axle

general corrosion and welding repairs to underbody

some play in steering idler bush

Pass 13 Aug 2007 74,654 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 74,654 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drag link end worn

n/s/r c/v gaiter perished

play in rear wheel bearings

slight play in idler box

Pass 17 Aug 2006 70,607 miles

slight corrosion to both sides front outriggers

Fail 12 Aug 2006 70,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

corrosion to both sides front crossmember outriggers

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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JWN 651L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 JWN 651L, 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 JWN 651L registered?

JWN 651L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 21 February 1973.

Is JWN 651L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWN 651L shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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