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APP 476J

1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,738 mi
Last recorded50,738 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPP 476J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 50,738 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 50,126 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 50,097 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage osr and nsr body corners (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded osr and nsr chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded osr chassis and out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes in general corroded

chassis rail near brake pressure regulator corroded

corrosion to mot limits around osf seat belt mounting

front valence corroded

osf brake pads low

osf chassis rail corroded [NWPA]

slight play in nsf and nsr wheel bearings

Pass 1 May 2015 49,132 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 49,127 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 48,096 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 48,084 miles

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Headlamp aims not tested

Pass 12 Oct 2012 42,901 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 42,901 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 31,344 miles

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

corrosion on underside

Fail 8 Mar 2011 31,334 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrosion on underside

Pass 4 Nov 2009 20,891 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 17,255 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 17,255 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 15,737 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

nearside front tyre worn outside edge advise replacement soon/small hole offside rear lower inner sill/general rusting under vehicle

Pass 23 May 2007 15,620 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

brake pipes rusting/nearside rear outrigger rusting/general rusting throughout underside of vehicle/nearside front tyre worn outside edge advise replacement soon

Pass 5 May 2006 14,030 miles

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

brake pipes rusting/nearside front tyre worn outside edge/offside rear lower inner sill corroded/offside rear tyre worn inside edge and cracking in tread

Pass 21 May 2005 12,854 miles

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

slight play top of steering column/offside rear tyre worn in side edge/n earside front tyre worn outside edge

Fail 29 Apr 2005 12,844 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight play top steering column bush/offside rear tyre worninside edge/nearside front tyre worn outside edge

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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APP 476J is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 44,644 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 APP 476J, 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 46 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 APP 476J registered?

APP 476J is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 November 1980.

Is APP 476J safe to buy?

The MOT history for APP 476J shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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