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MFL 84H

1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,282 mi
Last recorded92,282 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFL 84H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 92,282 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 89,898 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 89,839 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, 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 Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

general corrosion to bodywork

general corrosion to underside

o/s/f tyre is perished

o/s/r tyre is perished

Pass 6 Oct 2009 83,373 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 83,352 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

play in o/s & n/s rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering joints

Pass 23 Jul 2008 79,080 miles

Both front and rear brakes have an imbalance not considered to be excessive.

OSF wheel b earing has slight noise

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under tray fitted to entire underside of body unabkle to fully inspect chassis condition.

Fail 14 Jul 2008 79,080 miles

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

Both front and rear brakes have an imbalance not considered to be excessive.

OSF wheel b earing has slight noise

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under tray fitted to entire underside of body unabkle to fully inspect chassis condition.

Pass 22 Jun 2007 74,980 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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MFL 84H is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 52,954 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 MFL 84H, 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 56 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 MFL 84H registered?

MFL 84H is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 15 May 1970.

Is MFL 84H safe to buy?

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