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MVF 239L

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,275 mi
Last recorded46,275 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVF 239L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2013 46,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 46,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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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MVF 239L is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 52,615 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 MVF 239L, 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 55 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 MVF 239L?

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What year was MVF 239L registered?

MVF 239L is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is MVF 239L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MVF 239L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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