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571 LUY

1963 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

58,677 mi
Last recorded58,677 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1963 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration571 LUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 58,677 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 58,379 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 58,160 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 57,751 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 57,751 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 57,737 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed and corroded within 30cm of suspension mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake drum leaking brake fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front inner sill holed and corroded but not affecting suspension mounting or seatbelt anchorages

Fail 8 Jul 2020 57,687 miles

Nearside Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 56,621 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 56,149 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 56,132 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Drag link (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front All position lamps not working Front Headlights not working High or Low Beam (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 55,987 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rear joint (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

head lamp aim not checked

Pass 14 Apr 2015 54,453 miles

Slight play at steering wheel

Fail 10 Apr 2015 54,449 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OIL LEAK O/S/R HUB

Slight play at steering wheel

Pass 22 Jun 2011 53,194 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2011 53,142 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

body filler been aplied to front chassis members,and corroded ( poorly repaired)

corrosion and poorly patch welded in most vital areas

fluid leak both sides rear brake drums,poss. oil seals

Pass 23 Jul 2008 48,609 miles

slight notch in steering

Fail 22 Jul 2008 48,596 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

slight notch in steering

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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571 LUY is a 1963 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 52.9%.

Across all 1963 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 45,052 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 571 LUY, 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 63 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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571 LUY is a 1963 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 9 September 1963.

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