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SIA 6506

1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,381 mi
Last recorded69,381 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIA 6506
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 69,381 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

patches of corosion

Fail 25 Apr 2013 69,381 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

patches of corosion

Pass 26 Aug 2011 69,156 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 69,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 69,067 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/r cv boot split

patches of corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2009 68,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear driveshaft outer gaiter split

slight corrosion by thr nearside front shock absorber top mounting

slight play in the steering idler

Pass 9 Jun 2008 67,826 miles

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

Slight play in steering linkage

Fail 30 May 2008 67,818 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Slight play in steering linkage

Pass 29 May 2007 66,434 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear driveshaft outer gaiter split

parking brake effort lower on the offside

Pass 18 May 2006 65,132 miles

General rust under vehicle

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

Slight movement in steering linkage

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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SIA 6506 is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 52,954 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 SIA 6506, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SIA 6506 registered?

SIA 6506 is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 17 June 1970.

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