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WNK 121J

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

88,177 mi
Last recorded88,177 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNK 121J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 88,177 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 87,697 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 87,667 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 87,153 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 84,951 miles

indicator switch does not always lock posistion

Pass 14 Jul 2017 84,589 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 84,273 miles

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

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

some free play in steering idler

Pass 21 Jul 2015 83,167 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 82,416 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 81,530 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 79,183 miles

General condition very poor, extensive repair will be required for next MOT

Fail 13 Jun 2007 79,183 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

throttle sticky

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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WNK 121J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 WNK 121J, 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

How do I check the history of WNK 121J?

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What year was WNK 121J registered?

WNK 121J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 14 May 1971.

Is WNK 121J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WNK 121J shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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