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NBT 213M

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,506 mi
Last recorded11,506 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBT 213M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 11,506 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 10,486 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 9,757 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 668 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

chassis brake pipe corroding

front suspension low

slight wear in steering column top bush

steering column rubber coupling perishing

wear in steering idler

Pass 29 Jun 2007 94,278 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 94,278 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 88,679 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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NBT 213M is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NBT 213M, 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

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What year was NBT 213M registered?

NBT 213M is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is NBT 213M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NBT 213M shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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