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AAA 427R

1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

11,791 mi
Last recorded11,791 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAA 427R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 11,791 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 23 Jun 2017 11,766 miles

SHIELDS LIMITING INSPECTION

Pass 2 Jun 2016 10,673 miles

SHIELDS LIMITING INSPECTION

Pass 4 Jun 2015 10,084 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 9,675 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 9,001 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 8,333 miles

advise passenger door mirror glass is cracked

Pass 20 Sep 2010 7,391 miles

n\s underbody shield and o\s front out rigger slightly holed and corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2010 7,390 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

n\s underbody shield and o\s front out rigger slightly holed and corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2010 6,329 miles

o/s/f floot cover corrossion by chassis

Fail 13 Mar 2010 6,329 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/f floot cover corrossion by chassis

Pass 13 Oct 2008 5,396 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 5,396 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 3,029 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 3,029 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket cracked (2.4.E.4b)

Offside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 2,833 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 2,817 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 427R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 427R, 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 427R registered?

AAA 427R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 7 April 1977.

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