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VOD 70J

1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Brown Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

82,622 mi
Last recorded82,622 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOD 70J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1970
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 82,622 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulder worn !!! (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ENGINE. ()

VEHICLE HAS HAD SERIOUS WELDING AND PANEL REPAIRS IN THE PAST .

steering system has slight compound play at wheel .

Fail 15 Aug 2017 82,613 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail , beside suspension mount . (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Wheel arch. (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 3 places and insecure . (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulder worn !!! (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ENGINE. ()

VEHICLE HAS HAD SERIOUS WELDING AND PANEL REPAIRS IN THE PAST .

steering system has slight compound play at wheel .

Pass 24 Aug 2016 82,294 miles

Centre Front Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float pivot pin slight play . (2.1.3)

vehicle has had a lot of rebuilding work underneath, ie welding ,etc .

Fail 22 Aug 2016 82,290 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror . (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Fuel hose insecure pipe to fuel pump , (7.2.1)

Centre Front rod end -track rod . insecure .

vehicle has had a lot of rebuilding work underneath, ie welding ,etc .

Pass 3 Aug 2015 81,973 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 81,969 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 81,067 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 81,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 80,264 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 80,262 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 22 Apr 2011 80,256 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 79,387 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 79,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 78,628 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 76,984 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 74,567 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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VOD 70J is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Brown with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 52,954 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 VOD 70J, 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 56 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 VOD 70J registered?

VOD 70J is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is VOD 70J safe to buy?

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