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UOD 598J

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,401 mi
Last recorded84,401 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOD 598J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 84,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Vehicle very surface rusty

Fail 4 Oct 2012 84,401 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Vehicle very surface rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2011 83,983 miles

Near side front floor

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 83,983 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Near side front floor

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 83,575 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 83,078 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 82,240 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 82,229 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 80,647 miles

various heavily corroded & holed areas not in prescribed area.(sills & floor)

Fail 25 Jun 2007 80,647 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 79,308 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 79,307 miles

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

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

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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UOD 598J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UOD 598J, 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 UOD 598J registered?

UOD 598J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1971.

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