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RWL 55J

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

5,638 mi
Last recorded5,638 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWL 55J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 5,638 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated to steering box (2.1.5)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 4,802 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 3,931 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 3,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 3,607 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 3,598 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 3,517 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 3,516 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 98,077 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 98,064 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all floor areas corroded but not considered excessive

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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RWL 55J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RWL 55J, 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.

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RWL 55J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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