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COA 345V

1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Purple Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

14,783 mi
Last recorded14,783 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOA 345V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1980
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 14,783 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pedal travel

Wiper linkage stiff

Fail 24 May 2019 14,783 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pedal travel

Wiper linkage stiff

Pass 1 Jun 2018 14,774 miles

Brake pedal travel

Wiper linkage stiff

Fail 11 Apr 2018 14,773 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal travel

Wiper linkage stiff

Pass 28 Apr 2017 14,736 miles

brake pedal slight travel

Fail 27 Apr 2017 14,735 miles

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

brake pedal slight travel

Pass 18 Apr 2016 14,132 miles

Nearside body is corroded under sliding door

Fail 18 Apr 2016 14,132 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside body is corroded under sliding door

Pass 28 Apr 2015 13,669 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 13,669 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 12,845 miles

front tyres worn low on inner edges

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 3 Jun 2014 12,845 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 18 Apr 2013 11,944 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 11,944 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area has a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength (2.2.C.1h)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 11,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 11,840 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

wipers slow. battery insecure. front tyres worn low on inner edge. hole in o/s/r inner sill.

Pass 6 Jan 2012 11,500 miles

o/s/r inner sill rusty

Pass 10 Oct 2010 11,036 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 11,036 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 9,524 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 7,853 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 5,203 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 2,445 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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COA 345V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Purple with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 44,644 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 COA 345V, 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 46 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 COA 345V registered?

COA 345V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 26 June 1980.

Is COA 345V safe to buy?

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