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XOU 940J

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,860 mi
Last recorded47,860 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOU 940J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 47,860 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 May 2022 47,727 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 47,536 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 47,532 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2018 47,024 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 45,914 miles

Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 45,912 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate deteriorated both (6.3.1d)

Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.4.A.2e)

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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XOU 940J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XOU 940J, 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

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What year was XOU 940J registered?

XOU 940J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is XOU 940J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XOU 940J shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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