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A260 DMO

1984 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Brown Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,510 mi
Last recorded46,510 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Motor Caravan72,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA260 DMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 46,510 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 46,510 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 45,814 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 45,559 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 45,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 45,346 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 44,695 miles

Front both front brake disc back plates corroded away most parts missing

Front slight imbalance front brakes when you first apply brake pedal then ok catch up to other brake

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 43,045 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front both front back plates on front brake discs rotted away only part left

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 43,045 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front both front back plates on front brake discs rotted away only part left

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 42,638 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 41,960 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 40,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2017 39,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2017 39,426 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 37,730 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by tee jont (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 37,010 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 36,299 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 35,191 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 32,696 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 30,636 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 28,288 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 25,600 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 24,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 May 2006 23,914 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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A260 DMO is a 1984 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Brown with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 72,110 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A260 DMO, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A260 DMO registered?

A260 DMO is a 1984 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A260 DMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A260 DMO shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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