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C653 HTW

1985 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

9,405 mi
Last recorded9,405 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Motor Caravan64,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC653 HTW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 9,405 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 7,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 6,442 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 5,018 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 3,495 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 3,462 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 3,462 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Odometer not clocking milage

Fail 30 Aug 2018 3,462 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Odometer not clocking milage

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 3,462 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 3,462 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 3,045 miles

slight play nearside front kingpin

Pass 31 May 2014 1,400 miles

nearside front king pin slight play

Fail 25 May 2013 98,851 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 25 May 2013 98,851 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 26 May 2012 97,046 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 97,040 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 May 2011 95,095 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 94,903 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2010 92,943 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 90,298 miles

O/S front brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2008 87,924 miles

lift in nearside and offside kingpins

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 14 Mar 2007 83,413 miles

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

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

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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C653 HTW is a 1985 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 64,269 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 C653 HTW, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C653 HTW registered?

C653 HTW is a 1985 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 6 December 1985.

Is C653 HTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C653 HTW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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