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XBT 759J

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

45,974 mi
Last recorded45,974 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBT 759J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 45,974 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 45,974 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 44,505 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 43,828 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 43,126 miles

corrosion in various non prescribed areas

n/s outersill corroding

o/s inner sill corroding

slight free play at steering wheel

slight leak from steering box

steering drag link gaiters deteriorating

Pass 6 Mar 2015 42,473 miles

Body corroded

Chassis rails corroded

Slight oil leaks

Suspension components corroded

Pass 10 May 2014 41,856 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front step sills and nearside outer sill all corroded and holed but not in prescribed area

Fail 2 May 2014 41,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front step sills and nearside outer sill all corroded and holed but not in prescribed area

Pass 20 May 2013 41,458 miles

all inner wheel archs corroding

brake pipes corroding

charging light on

chassis sections corroding

exhaust deteriorating

flat spot in o/s/f wheel rim

front and rear suspension beams corroding

front wheel archs and steps corroding

lower steering column bush worn

n/s/r cv boots perishing small hole in inner boot

oil leak?

slight leak from steering box

slight play and noise in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 17 May 2013 41,454 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

all inner wheel archs corroding

brake pipes corroding

charging light on

chassis sections corroding

exhaust deteriorating

flat spot in o/s/f wheel rim

front and rear suspension beams corroding

front wheel archs and steps corroding

lower steering column bush worn

n/s/r cv boots perishing small hole in inner boot

oil leak?

slight leak from steering box

slight play and noise in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 15 Mar 2012 41,011 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/f and n/s/r bump stops missing

Fail 6 Mar 2012 41,011 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/f and n/s/r bump stops missing

Pass 24 May 2011 36,791 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 11 May 2011 36,791 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 30,195 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 23,883 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 23,792 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 10,966 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 10,955 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering column outer case insecure & o/s sun vizor inoperative & tailgate insecure

Pass 21 Jul 2007 98,563 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 98,563 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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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XBT 759J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XBT 759J, 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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XBT 759J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 20 April 1971.

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