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BWS 854S

1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

10,092 mi
Last recorded10,092 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWS 854S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 10,092 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system offside heat exchanger manifold pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 May 2019 10,088 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system offside heat exchanger manifold pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 9,810 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover very slight split

Fail 18 Jul 2018 9,810 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover very slight split

Pass 17 May 2017 8,903 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 17 May 2017 8,903 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 8,485 miles

windscreen washer operation weak but satisfactory

Fail 7 May 2015 7,892 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 7,892 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 7,318 miles

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 7,318 miles

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 6,895 miles

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 6,360 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/f brake caliper lower mounting bolt non standard but adequately mounting caliper to hub.

Pass 8 Mar 2011 6,225 miles

Drivers door lock barrel inoperative.

Fail 8 Mar 2011 6,225 miles

Drivers door lock barrel inoperative.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 6,225 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

American state plate displayed on rear of vehicle as well as u.k.registration plate & original rear registration plate lamp inoperative.

Drivers door lock barrel inoperative.

Front passenger door lock excessively stiff to operate,liable to break key.

Pass 19 Feb 2010 6,102 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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BWS 854S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BWS 854S, 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 BWS 854S registered?

BWS 854S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 10 March 1978.

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