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BCN 938V

1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Cream Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,931 mi
Last recorded25,931 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCN 938V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1980
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 25,931 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 24,573 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 23,900 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 22,265 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 21,958 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 21,589 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 20,239 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 17,134 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 16,118 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 16,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2017 13,694 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 11,457 miles

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

Offside front wiper has slight smear

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back-box (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 114,576 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside front wiper has slight smear

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back-box (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 10,047 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 10,047 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 5,777 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 4,544 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 3,769 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 3,305 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 2,224 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 21 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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BCN 938V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Cream with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BCN 938V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BCN 938V registered?

BCN 938V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 June 1980.

Is BCN 938V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BCN 938V shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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