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DFL 976V

1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

96,425 mi
Last recorded96,425 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2006
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,644 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFL 976V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2006 96,425 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 96,423 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2006 96,244 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

O/S FRONT SILL CORRODED †FRONT STEPS CORRODED

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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DFL 976V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 DFL 976V, 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 DFL 976V registered?

DFL 976V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 24 April 1980.

Is DFL 976V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFL 976V shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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