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OJY 496K

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,055 mi
Last recorded8,055 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2007
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJY 496K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2007 8,055 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 8,055 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear sidelights appear bright.O/s/f and n/s/f floor sections weak.Long hanbrake travel.O/s/ handbrake cable deteriorating.Brake pipe from rear of master cylinder deteriorating.Slight play in both upper ball joints.

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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OJY 496K is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc 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 OJY 496K, 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 OJY 496K registered?

OJY 496K is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 13 September 1971.

Is OJY 496K safe to buy?

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