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JFA 274V

1979 Volkswagen Caravan

White Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

75,025 mi
Last recorded75,025 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Caravan59,942 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFA 274V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 75,025 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 74,996 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 73,242 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 73,242 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Battery insecure both (1.9.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 72,856 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 72,855 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 70,447 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 70,447 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 67,981 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 67,968 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Front Numberplate is cracking

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NS Mirror is missing

NSR Inner wheel Arch has holes cut in multiple places

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 66,961 miles

Slight corrosion N/S inner sill

Pass 28 May 2009 66,302 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 66,301 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2008 65,426 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 65,415 miles

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

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

Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 63,044 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 63,020 miles

Centre Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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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JFA 274V is a 1979 Volkswagen Caravan in White with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 59,942 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 JFA 274V, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JFA 274V registered?

JFA 274V is a 1979 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 13 November 1979.

Is JFA 274V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFA 274V shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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