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MUR 987H

1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

23,243 mi
Last recorded23,243 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUR 987H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 23,243 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 22,009 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 19,938 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 17,651 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 17,643 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2022 14,862 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 11,195 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 8,113 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 5,242 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 2,714 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 1,055 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 668 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 323 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 99,076 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o/s/r handbrake effort a little on low side

Pass 8 Jun 2013 97,907 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 97,765 miles

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

both rtear tyres perishing

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 17 Jun 2011 96,541 miles

belly pan has various patches of surface rust

both rear tyres starting to perish

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

o/s/f top ball joint rubber cover split

slight imbalance in front brakes

Pass 21 May 2010 95,526 miles

corrosion to chassis at front of vehicle outside prescribed arean/s/

corrosion to n/s/f vallence

Fail 13 May 2010 95,458 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to chassis at front of vehicle outside prescribed arean/s/

corrosion to n/s/f vallence

Pass 4 Jun 2009 93,893 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 92,238 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2008 92,238 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2007 89,694 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 87,813 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2006 87,812 miles

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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MUR 987H is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 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 MUR 987H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MUR 987H?

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What year was MUR 987H registered?

MUR 987H is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 2 February 1970.

Is MUR 987H safe to buy?

The MOT history for MUR 987H shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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