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MVX 598J

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,178 mi
Last recorded100,178 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVX 598J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 100,178 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 99,921 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 99,377 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 98,741 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 98,375 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 97,856 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 97,763 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 97,429 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 96,828 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 96,370 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 95,726 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all in general under car (3.6.B.2c)

freeplay to suspension arms in torsion tubes on front suspension

poor patterns to both headlights

steering feels slightly stiff lock to lock

Pass 28 Feb 2015 94,674 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

poor headlight patterns

slight freeplay steering idler

wiper arms worn

Pass 15 Feb 2014 93,357 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s wiperarm worn

poor headlight patterns

surface corrosion to bolt on floorpans

Pass 2 Mar 2013 91,506 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

corrosion to front floor cover plates

surface corrosion front suspension crossmember

Pass 8 Mar 2012 88,610 miles

perishing to steering coupling

poor headlight patterns

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

n/s handbrake reading low

Pass 27 Apr 2010 87,037 miles

cracking on offside rear tyre

general under body rust

noise from steering column

rust on outer pannels

rust on outriggers and sills

Fail 26 Apr 2010 87,037 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

cracking on offside rear tyre

general under body rust

noise from steering column

rust on outer pannels

rust on outriggers and sills

Pass 9 Apr 2009 85,566 miles

exhaust tail pipe shortend

light cracking on steering coupling

light rust on front brake pipes

light rust on front to rear brake pipe

light rust on rear brake pipes

nearside front suspension arm bump stop missing

steering slightly heavy

Fail 2 Apr 2009 85,566 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

exhaust tail pipe shortend

general under body rust

light cracking on steering coupling

light rust on front brake pipes

light rust on front to rear brake pipe

light rust on rear brake pipes

nearside front suspension arm bump stop missing

Pass 14 Dec 2007 85,105 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Nov 2007 85,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 84,283 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 84,280 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2006 83,771 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 83,771 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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MVX 598J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 MVX 598J, 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.

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What year was MVX 598J registered?

MVX 598J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 23 July 1971.

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