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DEC 230W

1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

23,384 mi
Last recorded23,384 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan55,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEC 230W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 23,384 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 21,055 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 2,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 20,250 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Offside rear (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted Near side rear (2.4.A.3)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Offside front (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Offside front (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 98,913 miles

general corrosion sills floor etc.

Fail 28 Jul 2015 98,913 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

general corrosion sills floor etc.

Pass 8 Aug 2014 93,834 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 93,796 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 93,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 90,690 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 90,688 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 87,840 miles

front bumper not fitted - advise attention

o/s rear tyre walls in poor condition and starting to perish

rear bumper end caps not fitted but no sharp eges

slight bind o/s + n/s front brakes - advise attention

Fail 14 Jul 2010 87,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front bumper not fitted - advise attention

o/s rear tyre walls in poor condition and starting to perish

rear bumper end caps not fitted but no sharp eges

slight bind o/s + n/s front brakes - advise attention

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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DEC 230W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 55,618 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 DEC 230W, 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 45 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 DEC 230W registered?

DEC 230W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 16 March 1981.

Is DEC 230W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEC 230W shows 13 tests with a 46.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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