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STP 146J

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

49,651 mi
Last recorded49,651 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTP 146J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 49,651 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 49,646 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Play in steering idler to axle bush/bearing (2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 49,641 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Low effort to nearside parking brake

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Play in steering idler to axle bush/bearing (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated Both rear (5.2.3 (l))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 49,602 miles

Corrosion to nearside front body behind bumper

Low effort to nearside parking brake

Play in steering idler bush

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 47,959 miles

Corrosion to both front outer front cross member

Low effort to nearside parking brake

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 47,913 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Low effort to nearside rear parking brake

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 47,913 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid level low

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Low effort to nearside rear parking brake

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 46,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm/cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/scrubbed/cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/cracked (4.1.E.1)

Rear suspension low

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

front panel corroded

slight play in steering idler

Pass 2 Mar 2017 45,561 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both by indicators (1.1.A.3f)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 45,561 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both by indicators (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 43,619 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Front BODY HAS LIGHT CORROSION

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front DRIVERS SEAT MOUNT HAS LIGHT CORROSION

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

Offside Rear BODY HAS LIGHT CORROSION

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 43,619 miles

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Front BODY HAS LIGHT CORROSION

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front DRIVERS SEAT MOUNT HAS LIGHT CORROSION

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

Offside Rear BODY HAS LIGHT CORROSION

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 42,521 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks in walls

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

low effort to nearside rear parking brake

Fail 9 Feb 2015 42,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear tyres have cracks in walls

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 40,441 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyre walls cracked

nearside front crossmember very corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2014 40,441 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyre walls cracked

low effort to nearside parking brake

nearside front crossmember very corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2012 36,766 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

n/s/r o/s/r cv boots split

Pass 25 Jul 2011 36,766 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

o/s n/s rear outer c/v gaitors split

Fail 12 Jul 2011 36,766 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

o/s n/s rear outer c/v gaitors split

Pass 15 Aug 2008 36,539 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wall perished

Fail 2 Jul 2008 36,537 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n/s/r tyre wall perished

Pass 25 Jul 2005 36,391 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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STP 146J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,300cc 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 STP 146J, 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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STP 146J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 16 June 1971.

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