1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan 1.6L Petrol · DCL 100D
1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1971. Recorded mileage 53,588 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR CARAVAN
- Year / Origin
- 1971 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,588 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DCL 100D Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2024
- 53,588 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DCL 100D MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan (DCL 100D) between April 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))”.
DCL 100D Mileage History
- 26/04/202253,488 mi
- 27/04/202253,502 mi+14 mi
- 27/06/202353,557 mi+55 mi
- 02/07/202453,588 mi+31 mi
Average of roughly 46 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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