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CDE 280M

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

58,127 mi
Last recorded58,127 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDE 280M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 58,127 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Drivers front step corroded underneath

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body covered in underseal

Fail 31 Jul 2019 58,118 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Drivers floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Drivers front step corroded underneath

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body covered in underseal

Pass 13 Aug 2018 58,115 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 58,115 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 58,119 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 58,115 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 58,115 miles

Centre Rear corrosion

Front both front minor cracking to tread areas

Nearside Front member corrosion

Rear both rear tyre minor cracking up stepping on inner tyres

Fail 4 Jul 2016 58,115 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Rear corrosion

Front both front minor cracking to tread areas

Nearside Front member corrosion

Rear both rear tyre minor cracking up stepping on inner tyres

Pass 30 Jul 2015 58,115 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing and inner door step area very minor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front perishing

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear stepping to inner edges

Fail 30 Jul 2015 58,115 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing and inner door step area very minor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front perishing

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear stepping to inner edges

Pass 17 Jun 2014 58,118 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r and o/s/r tyres minor cracking in tread area

Fail 17 Jun 2014 58,118 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/f and n/s/r and o/s/r tyres minor cracking in tread area

Pass 12 Jul 2013 58,115 miles

rear tyres cracking in tread but cords not visible

Pass 20 Aug 2012 58,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 58,115 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2011 58,115 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2011 58,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 57,948 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 56,574 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2009 56,574 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 54,096 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 54,096 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear outter sill starting to corrode

Pass 25 Jul 2007 53,118 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 52,954 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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CDE 280M is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 47,922 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 CDE 280M, 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 51 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 CDE 280M registered?

CDE 280M is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1975.

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