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RRV 759J

1971 Volkswagen Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,046 mi
Last recorded95,046 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Caravan74,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRV 759J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 95,046 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 93,061 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 91,049 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 88,193 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 88,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 May 2013 85,544 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 83,904 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 83,893 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 1,588 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 1,583 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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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RRV 759J is a 1971 Volkswagen Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RRV 759J, 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 RRV 759J registered?

RRV 759J is a 1971 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 2 April 1971.

Is RRV 759J safe to buy?

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