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A68 HND

1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

59,953 mi
Last recorded59,953 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan71,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA68 HND
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 59,953 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

some underbody corrosion

steering rack bush slight play

Pass 25 Oct 2022 59,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

some underbody corrosion

steering rack bush slight play

Pass 13 Oct 2021 58,695 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Oct 2021 58,695 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2020 58,264 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 58,214 miles

Fuel hose damaged filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 57,762 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 57,758 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 57,169 miles

O/S FRONT INNER LOW ARCH & OUTER SILL BECOMING CORRODED.

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 57,125 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 56,530 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 56,520 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front step corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2016 56,094 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 56,094 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 55,438 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 55,438 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 54,748 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

offside brear inner cv boot split

Fail 30 Sep 2014 54,748 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside brear inner cv boot split

Pass 2 Oct 2013 53,678 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 53,678 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 52,736 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 51,208 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front step corroded Nearside sliding door lower part corroded

osr inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 18 Apr 2011 50,107 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 50,106 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 48,951 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 47,832 miles

nearside rear tyre pressure low

nearside side door corroded along lower edge

rear bumper missing

Fail 15 Apr 2009 47,805 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 43,549 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 43,549 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2007 41,131 miles

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

heater pipes corroding

under body corroded and weak

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 18 Apr 2006 37,987 miles

brake pipes corroding

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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A68 HND is a 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 71,522 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 A68 HND, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A68 HND is a 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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