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UVV 229K

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

76,687 mi
Last recorded76,687 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVV 229K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 76,687 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 74,765 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 73,660 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 73,644 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 66,558 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 664,128 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Oct 2016 664,128 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jul 2015 64,303 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 63,471 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 62,353 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 62,352 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 May 2012 62,215 miles

Corrosion to all underside components

Rear tyres cracking in between tread

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 May 2012 62,210 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Corrosion to all underside components

Rear tyres cracking in between tread

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 61,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 May 2011 61,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 61,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 50,595 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 50,564 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 40,595 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 40,581 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 29,895 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 29,751 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 19,476 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 19,476 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2005 11,608 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 11,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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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UVV 229K is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 UVV 229K, 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.

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What year was UVV 229K registered?

UVV 229K is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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