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TRJ 591R

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,326 mi
Last recorded33,326 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRJ 591R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 33,326 miles

Offside Front Tyre misshaping

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge lightly wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 33,322 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid leak from brake component (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre misshaping

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge lightly wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 32,478 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 30,964 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 30,394 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 29,113 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps swicth- main beam constantly on with dipbeam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre starting to misshape

Pass 9 Jul 2020 26,249 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 26,204 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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TRJ 591R is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 45,866 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 TRJ 591R, 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 50 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 TRJ 591R registered?

TRJ 591R is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1976.

Is TRJ 591R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRJ 591R shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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