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RVU 168J

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,720 mi
Last recorded92,720 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVU 168J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 92,720 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 89,835 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 89,161 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 88,219 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general rust under vehicles body

Fail 23 Mar 2019 88,219 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

general rust under vehicles body

Pass 10 Mar 2018 86,089 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Feb 2017 85,263 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Feb 2017 42,637 miles

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 85,228 miles

genaral rust under van

off side front wheel arch rusty

Fail 27 Feb 2016 85,227 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering center (6.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

genaral rust under van

off side front wheel arch rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2015 84,767 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 84,767 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

some off the wealding has not been done to a good stanard

wiper switch does not turn off

Fail 15 Mar 2014 84,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 84,335 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 81,315 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 81,308 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 80,029 miles

Oil leak

general corosion under vehicle

n/s/f flexi brake hose clip missing but not insecure

n/s/r tyre cracking but not showing any cords

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 10 Mar 2012 80,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

general corosion under vehicle

n/s/f flexi brake hose clip missing but not insecure

n/s/r tyre cracking but not showing any cords

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 26 Feb 2011 76,656 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 73,157 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 71,874 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 71,874 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

steering very stiff cos of new parts fitted

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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RVU 168J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RVU 168J, 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 RVU 168J?

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What year was RVU 168J registered?

RVU 168J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 20 May 1971.

Is RVU 168J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RVU 168J shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RVU 168J have outstanding finance?

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