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AEV 176X

1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Brown Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

48,353 mi
Last recorded48,353 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan55,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEV 176X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2026 48,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step & floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill located at exhaust (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 47,600 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 46,209 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 44,187 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 44,187 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 42,040 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 40,609 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 38,206 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 35,807 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 32,835 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 29,570 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front footsteps corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2016 29,570 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front footsteps corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2015 26,166 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2014 20,786 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 13,232 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 12,143 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside and nearside front and nearside rear tyres perishing

Pass 5 Oct 2011 12,143 miles

offside and nearside front and nearside rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Sep 2010 10,326 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 9,188 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 7,030 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 5,388 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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AEV 176X is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Brown with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 55,618 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 AEV 176X, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AEV 176X registered?

AEV 176X is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 18 November 1981.

Is AEV 176X safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEV 176X shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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