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PLJ 91R

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

73,092 mi
Last recorded73,092 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLJ 91R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 73,092 miles

All four tyres perished badly

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Upper windscreen chipped

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s and n/s chassis rails (6.1.A.1)

Smell of fuel, no leaks detected

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 73,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber(under bonnet) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

All four tyres perished badly

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Upper windscreen chipped

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s and n/s chassis rails (6.1.A.1)

Smell of fuel, no leaks detected

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 69,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately arm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre badly perished

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general corrosion to all prescribed areas (2.4.A.3)

drivers seat stiff

o/s rear tyre perished

Fail 4 Mar 2016 69,421 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately arm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre badly perished

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general corrosion to all prescribed areas (2.4.A.3)

drivers seat stiff

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Jun 2014 66,258 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside inner sill holed /not within load bearing point

Pass 14 Dec 2011 66,169 miles

engine lid hinge broken

general corrossion/repairs to under side of vehicle. drivers door corroded (holed)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 66,169 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

surface corrosion under side of vehicle

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

drivers seat collapsed

engine lid hinge broken

fuel pump not well fitted

off side door badly corroded

off side rear tyre perished slightly

surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 5 Dec 2007 63,314 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2007 63,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 62,288 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 56,843 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 56,827 miles

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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PLJ 91R is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 45,866 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 PLJ 91R, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PLJ 91R is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 14 October 1976.

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