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CMT 382A

1963 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,563 mi
Last recorded3,563 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1963 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMT 382A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2013 3,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 3,563 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 3,563 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 3,542 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Battery insecure

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 12 Jul 2007 3,042 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 3,042 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 2,619 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 2,619 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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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CMT 382A is a 1963 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1963 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 45,052 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 CMT 382A, 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 63 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 CMT 382A registered?

CMT 382A is a 1963 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 26 July 1963.

Is CMT 382A safe to buy?

The MOT history for CMT 382A shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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