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A836 CWV

1984 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

21,347 mi
Last recorded21,347 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Motor Caravan72,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA836 CWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2023 21,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch &rear corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

O/s & N/s brakes rubbing

Pass 15 Aug 2022 20,797 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat has slight play in its mechanism

Nearside Front tie rod bush front bush cracking

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 20,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger seat has slight play in its mechanism

Nearside Front tie rod bush front bush cracking

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 19,350 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front seat has slight play in its mechanism

Nearside Front tie rod front bush cracking

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 16,066 miles

Nearside Front tie rod front bush cracking

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread area

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside outer sill corroded

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

n/s/f seat has slight play in its mechanism

Pass 12 Mar 2019 9,688 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

n/s/f foot step corroding

n/s/f seat has slight play in its mechanism

n/s/f tie rod front bush cracking

Fail 6 Mar 2019 9,659 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

n/s/f foot step corroding

n/s/f seat has slight play in its mechanism

n/s/f tie rod front bush cracking

Pass 4 Jan 2018 66,937 miles

coolant leak for front

exhaust rusty

Fail 4 Jan 2018 66,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

coolant leak for front

exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Jan 2017 56,674 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 56,642 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 3,168 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear back panel corroded at the nearside rear but not considered excessive

Sliding door does not open

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant leak

vehicle has general underbody corrosion

Fail 5 Feb 2016 3,166 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine not tested due to throttle (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear back panel corroded at the nearside rear but not considered excessive

Sliding door does not open

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant leak

vehicle has general underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2015 2,058 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

main beam warning light light not working

Fail 7 Apr 2015 2,058 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

main beam warning light light not working

Pass 28 May 2014 96,949 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 96,949 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2013 86,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

corrosion n/s/f chassis not structural

fuel filler pipe perished

n/s/r/tyre age cracked

o/s/f tyre age cracked

o/s/r tyre age cracked

Fail 21 May 2013 86,981 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

corrosion n/s/f chassis not structural

fuel filler pipe perished

n/s/r/tyre age cracked

o/s/f tyre age cracked

o/s/r tyre age cracked

Pass 31 May 2012 83,365 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 83,365 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 82,000 miles

o/s/f door step corroded

o/s/f outer sill corroded

o/s/r inner corner corroded

Fail 25 May 2011 81,996 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/f door step corroded

o/s/f outer sill corroded

o/s/r inner corner corroded

Pass 20 May 2010 79,676 miles

advise n/s/rear brake back plate catching

Fail 13 May 2010 79,643 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 May 2009 78,628 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front chassis rusty (outside prescribed area)

Fail 6 May 2009 78,628 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front chassis rusty (outside prescribed area)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 77,191 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 77,184 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 75,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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A836 CWV is a 1984 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 A836 CWV, 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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A836 CWV is a 1984 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 4 January 1984.

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