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EKH 597J

1971 Volkswagen Caravan

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

11,754 mi
Last recorded11,754 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Caravan74,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKH 597J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 11,754 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 11,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 11,576 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 11,389 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracked on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 11,389 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty does not stay on left or right unless held (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracked on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 10,538 miles

Battery tray corroded

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 9,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

corrosion to body under battery tray

Pass 1 Jul 2017 8,476 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres perished

under battery tray corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2017 8,437 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres perished

under battery tray corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2016 8,085 miles

indicator switch only just maintains the right turn position without assistance

Pass 29 May 2015 73,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

gearbox oil leak

Fail 27 May 2015 73,254 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 1 May 2014 4,897 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres perishing

Fail 28 Apr 2014 4,896 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres perishing

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravan?

Based on 3,825 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,316
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 245
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 191
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 167
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
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EKH 597J is a 1971 Volkswagen Caravan in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 74,430 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 Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EKH 597J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EKH 597J registered?

EKH 597J is a 1971 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1971.

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