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BLK 153S

1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

179,186 mi
Last recorded179,186 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,830 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLK 153S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,957cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 179,186 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Headlamp aim deflectors fitted to both headlamps at time of test

Fail 15 Feb 2019 179,168 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Beam kick up wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Headlamp deflector fitted on o/s

Pass 4 Feb 2011 178,907 miles

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

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

both batteries insecure at rear

front brake imbalance = 25%

handbrake on 16%

Fail 29 Jan 2011 178,887 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

both batteries insecure at rear

front brake imbalance = 25%

handbrake on 16%

Pass 30 Jan 2010 178,190 miles

Drivers door difficult to close .

Headlight aim not checked , dip beams inoperative.

Rear number plate light dull.

Fail 30 Jan 2010 178,190 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Drivers door difficult to close .

Headlight aim not checked , dip beams inoperative.

Rear number plate light dull.

Pass 30 Jan 2009 177,792 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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BLK 153S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 44,830 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 BLK 153S, 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 48 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 BLK 153S registered?

BLK 153S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 7 March 1978.

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