MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,225 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front jacking point corroded
Nearside Front lower part of side loading door corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front jacking point corroded
Offside outer sill corroded
cannot see top half of engine due to covers
fuel pipes perished
n/s/r brake pipe rusted
o/s outer sill corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
o/s outer sill corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
n/side passengers door bottom rusting
o/side front door bottom rusty, but no sharp edges.
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
hole in o/s pannel work
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BHU 61V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Cream with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 BHU 61V, 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 BHU 61V registered?
BHU 61V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 May 1980.
Is BHU 61V safe to buy?
The MOT history for BHU 61V shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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