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CFE 911S

1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

66,251 mi
Last recorded66,251 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFE 911S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 66,251 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 65,304 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 65,260 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 64,573 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 64,146 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 63,593 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play at steering shaft (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 63,056 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 62,748 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 62,189 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 62,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lift in steering idler

Pass 19 Jun 2014 62,020 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 62,004 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

offside inner driveshaft gaiter deteriorated

offside rear driveshaft gaiter detriorated

Fail 11 Jun 2014 61,972 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 61,269 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 61,257 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 61,201 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 61,175 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Both rear drive shaft fitting bolts loose.

Fail 30 Jul 2011 60,900 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 60,900 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 60,808 miles

Advise colour of rear indicators

Advise front headlamp patterns borderline

Advise movement in offside front lower ball joint borderline

Advise nearside front inner sills corroded

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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CFE 911S is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 46,488 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 CFE 911S, 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 49 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 CFE 911S registered?

CFE 911S is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1977.

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