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COJ 552V

1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,547 mi
Last recorded4,547 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOJ 552V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 4,547 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 4,228 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 3,381 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 1,025 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 99,972 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 97,222 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 97,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 93,611 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 93,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2010 85,683 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 79,224 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 79,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 77,811 miles

the front suspension has been lowered putting the upper and lower ball joints at a poor angle and strain

Pass 24 May 2007 74,926 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 68,524 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 68,524 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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COJ 552V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 COJ 552V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was COJ 552V registered?

COJ 552V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1980.

Is COJ 552V safe to buy?

The MOT history for COJ 552V shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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