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XJG 886J

1971 Volkswagen Caravan

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,052 mi
Last recorded40,052 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Caravan74,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJG 886J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 40,052 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 39,568 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 38,761 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 38,249 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 37,705 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 37,517 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 37,472 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 37,466 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2017 37,393 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 37,393 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 37,003 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 36,846 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 36,846 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 36,731 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 36,495 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 36,438 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 36,256 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 May 2009 36,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravan?

Based on 3,825 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,316
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 245
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 191
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 167
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
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XJG 886J is a 1971 Volkswagen Caravan in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 74,430 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XJG 886J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XJG 886J registered?

XJG 886J is a 1971 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 8 July 1971.

Is XJG 886J safe to buy?

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