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VRO 762J

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 2110cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,236 mi
Last recorded94,236 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRO 762J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,110cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 94,236 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 92,954 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 92,806 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 92,231 miles

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

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

near side and off side rear tyre starting to crack on side walls

Pass 17 Jun 2016 90,401 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 90,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 90,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 89,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 88,882 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 87,064 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 85,943 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 85,943 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 83,819 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 83,819 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 82,419 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 82,418 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 81,680 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 79,904 miles

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

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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VRO 762J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 2,110cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VRO 762J, 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 VRO 762J registered?

VRO 762J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is VRO 762J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRO 762J shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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