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XRD 550J

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

75,560 mi
Last recorded75,560 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRD 550J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 75,560 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 75,306 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 75,065 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 74,851 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 74,616 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 74,356 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 74,356 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2019 74,149 miles

all brake pipes greased

Pass 11 Jun 2018 73,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 73,853 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 73,638 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 73,392 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 73,384 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 73,178 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 72,942 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 72,529 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 72,272 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 71,982 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 71,914 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 71,760 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 71,587 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 71,396 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 70,939 miles

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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XRD 550J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 XRD 550J, 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

How do I check the history of XRD 550J?

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What year was XRD 550J registered?

XRD 550J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 May 1971.

Is XRD 550J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRD 550J shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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