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SWH 178J

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,948 mi
Last recorded43,948 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWH 178J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 43,948 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 43,939 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 42,575 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 42,559 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 41,976 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 41,607 miles

offside rear brake lightly binding

the offside and nearside rear tyres are slightly perished

Pass 22 Jun 2013 40,621 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 40,146 miles

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

slight leak on steering box

Pass 21 Jun 2011 39,088 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 39,088 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 37,943 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 36,367 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 35,355 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 32,944 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 32,974 miles

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

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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SWH 178J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 SWH 178J, 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 SWH 178J?

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What year was SWH 178J registered?

SWH 178J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1971.

Is SWH 178J safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWH 178J shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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