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XDP 594J

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

11,229 mi
Last recorded11,229 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDP 594J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 11,229 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 7,621 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 4,831 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 98,943 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 96,360 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 96,360 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 93,386 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 91,316 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 90,018 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 87,165 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

play in steering idler

Fail 25 Mar 2013 87,163 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

play in steering idler

Pass 5 Apr 2012 85,499 miles

advise new park brake cables, both outer conduits splitting

advise new wiper blades

knicks in n/s/r seat belt

play at steering wheel

poss start of o/s/f wheel bearing?

return spring on n/s wiper arm poor

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

wear in steering box

Fail 29 Mar 2012 85,497 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

12V WIRE WRAPPED AROUND O/S/F PARK BRAKE CABLE, ADVISE CUT AND RE-ROUTED

POSS LIFT IN BOTH O/S BALL JOINTS, PLAY FOUND IN TOP TO BOTTOM TEST, ADVISE FURTHER INV ON SERVICE RAMP

advise better securing of wiring in o/s of engine bay

advise new park brake cables, both outer conduits splitting

advise new wiper blades

knicks in n/s/r seat belt

long service brake travel, poss requires bfc, or rear shoe adjust

play at steering wheel

play in steering idler pin

poss start of o/s/f wheel bearing?

return spring on n/s wiper arm poor

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

wear in steering box

Pass 21 Mar 2011 84,910 miles

advise better securing of n/s engine bay fuel line

advise securing of elec. ign wiring loom

frays to n/s/r seatbelt

front reg. plate starting to peel in corner

heavy steering, suspect over adjusted steering box

play in gearlever bushing

play in steering idler pin

slight kink in o/s/f brake pipe (to caliper)

warp on n/s/r brake drum

Battery insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2010 83,194 miles

advise carbs balanced

advise clutch cable de-adjusted

advise front wheel bearing adjust

advise new wiper blades

electric ignition wiring rubbing on fuel pump

wear in both wiper arm pivots

Fail 30 Apr 2010 83,193 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

advise carbs balanced

advise clutch cable de-adjusted

advise front wheel bearing adjust

advise new wiper blades

electric ignition wiring rubbing on fuel pump

wear in both wiper arm pivots

Pass 22 May 2009 82,242 miles

advise g/shift attention

body work in poor condition, has sharp edges but none sticking out

handbrake cables starting to crack(outers)

minor play in both front wheel bearings

rear inner sills corroding

Fail 20 May 2009 82,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise g/shift attention

body work in poor condition, has sharp edges but none sticking out

handbrake cables starting to crack(outers)

minor play in both front wheel bearings

o/s/r service readings low

rear inner sills corroding

Fail 22 Nov 2008 82,239 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

n/s rear jacking point corroding.

o/s front doorstep underside corroded and holed.

sliding door bottom starting to blow with corrosion.

Pass 4 Dec 2007 81,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front suspention low and sitting on bump stops

handbrake travel slightly long

n/s/r jacking point starting to corrode and a little soft.

o/s and n/s lower swivel joints slight free play.

o/s steering arm ball joints (both) gators perrished and split.

Pass 4 Nov 2006 80,829 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 80,829 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

corrosion to inner and outer sills, rear jack points and engine support bar.

frontmost drag link knucle has play

n/s/f inner tie rod end has play

n/s/f lower ball joint has play

n/s/r tyre perrising on inner tread

Fail 24 Mar 2006 80,822 miles

Centre Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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XDP 594J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XDP 594J, 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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XDP 594J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 2 April 1971.

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