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YOT 760J

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

59,681 mi
Last recorded59,681 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOT 760J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 59,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front inner sills/ front step holed and heavily corroded

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

Offside Front inner sills/ front step holed and heavily corroded

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 59,675 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front inner sills/ front step holed and heavily corroded

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

Offside Front inner sills/ front step holed and heavily corroded

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 58,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

dashboard cluttered with non original items

nearside rear drive shaft outer lobro coupling has missing bolt

oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2015 58,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

dashboard cluttered with non original items

nearside rear drive shaft outer lobro coupling has missing bolt

oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2014 57,440 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 3 Jun 2014 57,416 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 9 Apr 2013 53,811 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 52,535 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 51,222 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 48,752 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

floorpan panels between chassis rails rotting away both nearside and offside

tracking check

Fail 30 Oct 2009 48,752 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

floorpan panels between chassis rails rotting away both nearside and offside

tracking check

Pass 17 Jul 2008 38,306 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 38,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s floor,front jacking point,o/s sill and front cross member coroded to exess out side perscibed areas

Pass 16 Jul 2007 36,124 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 36,114 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 33,995 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2006 33,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

oil leak

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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YOT 760J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YOT 760J, 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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YOT 760J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 22 March 1971.

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