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TBK 296J

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,121 mi
Last recorded76,121 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBK 296J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 76,121 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 76,081 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 76,081 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 76,049 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 76,019 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 75,558 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 75,555 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 74,628 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 74,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 73,659 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 73,658 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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TBK 296J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 TBK 296J, 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

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What year was TBK 296J registered?

TBK 296J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is TBK 296J safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBK 296J shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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