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ATT 981B

1964 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,121 mi
Last recorded88,121 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1964 Volkswagen Motor Caravan61,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATT 981B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1964
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 88,121 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 86,648 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 82,467 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 82,467 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 81,038 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 79,190 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 78,803 miles

vehicle underside undersealed

Pass 14 Jun 2019 78,118 miles

vehicle underside undersealed

Fail 14 Jun 2019 78,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

vehicle underside undersealed

Pass 18 Apr 2018 77,907 miles

Front brakes at limit of imbalance 30%

Pass 9 Nov 2016 77,785 miles

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

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

Vehicle underside undersealed

Fail 8 Nov 2016 77,785 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 70% (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Vehicle underside undersealed

Pass 12 Nov 2015 77,731 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Underside heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Nov 2014 77,199 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 76,958 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 76,955 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 75,707 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 72,981 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 72,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 71,025 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 68,523 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 64,476 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 61,555 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 61,555 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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ATT 981B is a 1964 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1964 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 61,396 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 ATT 981B, 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 62 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 ATT 981B registered?

ATT 981B is a 1964 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 28 July 1964.

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