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RGH 314L

1971 Volkswagen Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,084 mi
Last recorded99,084 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Caravan74,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGH 314L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 99,084 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 75,342 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 75,331 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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)

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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RGH 314L is a 1971 Volkswagen Caravan in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RGH 314L, 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

How do I check the history of RGH 314L?

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What year was RGH 314L registered?

RGH 314L is a 1971 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is RGH 314L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGH 314L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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