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TGJ 959R

1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,088 mi
Last recorded53,088 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGJ 959R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 53,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 3 Oct 2017 53,086 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure bolt lose (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 53,077 miles

Engine oil leak noted

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 53,049 miles

Engine oil leak noted

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 53,022 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 53,022 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 52,842 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 52,668 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 52,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 52,126 miles

Both nearside front ball joint dust covers badly split.

Both sides rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Front to rear brake pipe not fully secure.

Steering idler bush has lots of play.

Various areas of light underbody corrosion.

Fail 27 Sep 2011 52,126 miles

Both nearside front ball joint dust covers badly split.

Both sides rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front to rear brake pipe not fully secure.

Steering idler bush has lots of play.

Various areas of light underbody corrosion.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 51,651 miles

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

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

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

hand brake travel high

nearside rear upper shock bolt not all the way in

Fail 21 Sep 2010 51,651 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

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

hand brake travel high

nearside rear upper shock bolt not all the way in

Pass 29 Sep 2009 51,150 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2008 50,975 miles

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

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

screen washers poor

Pass 4 Oct 2007 50,724 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 50,086 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 50,086 miles

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

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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TGJ 959R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 46,488 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 TGJ 959R, 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 49 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 TGJ 959R registered?

TGJ 959R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 17 January 1977.

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