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VJH 199J

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Cream Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,978 mi
Last recorded20,978 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJH 199J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 20,978 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Both tyres perished

Surface corrosion to chassis rails

Fail 3 Apr 2018 20,978 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Both tyres perished

Surface corrosion to chassis rails

Pass 4 Sep 2007 17,563 miles

excess welding carried out to undercarrage

Fail 29 Aug 2007 17,560 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 1 Sep 2006 17,505 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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VJH 199J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Cream with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VJH 199J, 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 VJH 199J registered?

VJH 199J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 18 March 1971.

Is VJH 199J safe to buy?

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