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AAA 407R

1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,403 mi
Last recorded22,403 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAA 407R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 22,403 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Offside Front Safety belt initial retraction becoming slow

Pass 25 Jul 2016 21,388 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 20,996 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 May 2014 20,151 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 19,950 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 19,947 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 19,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

slight play in steering box and wear

tyres underinflated

Pass 12 Sep 2006 119,926 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

passanger seat has slight movements attention is required

unable to make full assesment of the wheel nuts/bolt and brake components due to wheel trims

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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AAA 407R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 46,488 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 AAA 407R, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AAA 407R registered?

AAA 407R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 24 March 1977.

Is AAA 407R safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAA 407R shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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