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MJJ 749L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

51,676 mi
Last recorded51,676 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJJ 749L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 51,676 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 51,578 miles

Engine does not idle for long before cutting out

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Reverse lamps not working

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 51,574 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Engine does not idle for long before cutting out

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Reverse lamps not working

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 51,500 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 51,227 miles

Central Front Slight play in steering idler on front axle

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 51,227 miles

Central Front Slight play in steering idler on front axle

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 50,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

vehicle belly pans fitted not allowing inspection of underneath vehicle

Pass 31 May 2017 49,851 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 49,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 49,397 miles

Nearside rear drive shaft outer gaiter split

offside front wheel arch/lower panel corrosion outside of any prescribed area

Fail 2 Jun 2010 49,390 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside rear drive shaft outer gaiter split

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside front wheel arch/lower panel corrosion outside of any prescribed area

Fail 26 May 2009 48,789 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2009 48,789 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 47,835 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 27 May 2008 47,835 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 45,120 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 45,114 miles

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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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MJJ 749L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 48,892 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 MJJ 749L, 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 54 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 MJJ 749L registered?

MJJ 749L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 16 October 1972.

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