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RVG 731J

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,740 mi
Last recorded87,740 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2011
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVG 731J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2011 87,740 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 87,740 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to floors and n/s inner wheel arch

Pass 24 Nov 2010 87,336 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 87,336 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 87,271 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 87,194 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

chassis has extensive repairs carried out

Pass 26 Nov 2007 86,934 miles

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

chassis has extensive weld repairs

Pass 29 Nov 2006 86,090 miles

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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RVG 731J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RVG 731J, 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 RVG 731J?

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What year was RVG 731J registered?

RVG 731J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 14 May 1971.

Is RVG 731J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RVG 731J shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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