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AJN 853A

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Pink Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,970 mi
Last recorded87,970 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJN 853A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 87,970 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

rear bumper bracket broken.

Pass 7 May 2014 86,930 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2014 86,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 82,282 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 80,512 miles

Exhaust rear section (NS silencer) deteriorating

Fail 6 Feb 2012 80,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

OS stop light brighter than NS (sidelights off)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 79,717 miles

exhaust corrosion

o/s/f corner repaired by expanding foam

o/s/r cv boot split

under bory and chassis corrosion

Fail 15 Mar 2010 79,717 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corrosion

o/s/f corner repaired by expanding foam

o/s/r cv boot split

under bory and chassis corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2008 79,496 miles

Both rear tyres worn bald on inside edge

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front tyre feathered slightly on outer edge

Nearside rear C.V boot split

No rear fog light fitted to the vehicle

No seat belts fitted to the vehicle

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

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

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

Slight oil leak from steering box

Slight oil leaks around the lower part of engine

Fail 5 Jun 2008 79,496 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Slight oil leak from steering box

Both rear tyres worn bald on inside edge

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front tyre feathered slightly on outer edge

Nearside rear C.V boot split

No rear fog light fitted to the vehicle

No seat belts fitted to the vehicle

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

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

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

Slight oil leaks around the lower part of engine

Pass 14 Jun 2007 79,351 miles

both rear tyres worn hevaly on inner edges

Pass 22 Jun 2006 78,947 miles

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

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

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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AJN 853A is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Pink with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJN 853A, 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 AJN 853A registered?

AJN 853A is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is AJN 853A safe to buy?

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