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UFA 460J

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

14,443 mi
Last recorded14,443 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFA 460J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 14,443 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 14,246 miles

Front both lower steps slight corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2016 13,785 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 12,322 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 9,737 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 81,551 miles

battery insecure

Fail 16 Aug 2012 8,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 7,262 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 6,492 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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UFA 460J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UFA 460J, 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 UFA 460J registered?

UFA 460J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 9 June 1971.

Is UFA 460J safe to buy?

The MOT history for UFA 460J shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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