MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,936 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front brake discs starting to rust
handbrake performance slightly low
metal brake pipes starting to rust
offside rear outer driveshaft boot starting to perish
steering box slight play
underside of vehicle repaired and heavily undersealed
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
front brake discs starting to rust
handbrake performance slightly low
offside rear outer driveshaft boot starting to perish
underside of vehicle repaired and heavily undersealed
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?
Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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8 VW is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 48,418 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8 VW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 52 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of 8 VW?
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What year was 8 VW registered?
8 VW is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 March 1974.
Is 8 VW safe to buy?
The MOT history for 8 VW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does 8 VW have outstanding finance?
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