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WPM 494J

1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

62,901 mi
Last recorded62,901 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPM 494J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 62,901 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2016 62,476 miles

Foot brake travel long.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play inspection recommended. (2.6.2)

Steering noise discerned on rocking, but unable to locate within test.

Pass 14 Mar 2015 61,937 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front and rear axles rusty

indicator warning light flashes once,but you can hear the ticking

retest of test no 146485665065

seat belts only shoulder straps

steering box knocks when rocked but on sight of play

Fail 6 Mar 2015 61,937 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front and rear axles rusty

indicator warng light flashes once then stops but the ticking can be heard over engine

seatbelts are only shoulder strap

steering box knocks when rocked but no signs of play

Pass 27 Feb 2014 59,037 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

a knock can be heard from front steering box but covered and can not see anything

brake light switch damp

front and rear axles rusty

front seat belts are only shoulder straps

indicator tell tail flashes for a short time only but you can hear flasher even above engine

Fail 24 Feb 2014 59,037 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

a knock can be heard from front steering box but covered and can not see anything

brake light switch damp

front and rear axles rusty

front seat belts are only shoulder straps

indicator tell tail flashes for a short time only but you can hear flasher even above engine

Pass 11 Jul 2012 58,587 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all wheels showing corrosion

drop arm rear has no split pin in nut

front seat belts are only shoulder straps

indicator tell-tale stops flashing after a time but you can hear it with the engine running

no external mirrors

Fail 4 Jul 2012 58,557 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all wheels showing corrosion

drop arm rear has no split pin in nut

front seat belts are only shoulder straps

indicator tell-tale stops flashing after a time but you can hear it with the engine running

no external mirrors

Pass 13 Jul 2011 56,935 miles

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

corrosion underside/chassis

Fail 1 Jul 2011 56,930 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion underside/chassis

Pass 11 Sep 2006 56,719 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 26 May 2006 56,719 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

poor repair to nearside fronf panel

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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WPM 494J is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WPM 494J, 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 WPM 494J registered?

WPM 494J is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1970.

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