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SJG 717S

1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

31,342 mi
Last recorded31,342 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJG 717S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 31,342 miles

Front axle beam has slight corrosion on nearside

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner step holed and corroded

Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rears (2.4.G.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel right on limit (3.1.6b)

handbrake not locking up on roller brake test / only just met limits

Pass 1 Jul 2016 29,802 miles

Ball joint has slight play main steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear exhaust mainfold stud missing

Offside Front step holed and corroded

Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 29,802 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Ball joint has slight play main steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear exhaust mainfold stud missing

Offside Front step holed and corroded

Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 25,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

child seat fitted, rear of vehicle

minor oil leak

rear drive shaft gaitors slightly perished

Fail 1 Jun 2015 25,585 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

advise condition of offside outer sill panel

advise, footbrake pedal travel

child seat fitted,, offside rear of vehicle

minor oil leak

nearside rear outer sill panel corroded and holed,, not within 30cm of load bearing point,, recommend attention

rear drive shaft gaitors slightly perished

Pass 23 Jun 2014 22,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear outer cv boots deteriorated

nearside outer sill holed and corroded / not within load bearing point

Fail 18 Jun 2014 22,484 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear outer cv boots deteriorated

nearside outer sill holed and corroded / not within load bearing point

Pass 17 Jun 2013 19,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 17,060 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 15,279 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 15,277 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 13,257 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 13,257 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2008
Fail 15 Jul 2008

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 1,830 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 1,828 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 94,117 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 94,113 miles

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

Corrosion to N/S and O/S outer sills

Cut to sidewall of N/S/F tyre

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)

Rear outer drive shafts gaitors are split

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

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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SJG 717S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 44,830 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 SJG 717S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SJG 717S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 12 May 1978.

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