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DGW 182B

1964 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,805 mi
Last recorded4,805 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 1964 Volkswagen Motor Caravan61,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGW 182B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1964
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 4,805 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 4,759 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 4,759 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and insecure (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure corrosion near mountings (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front king pin has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 4,685 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 4,303 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 4,140 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 4,134 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 3,943 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 3,941 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 2,237 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 794 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 792 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 99,920 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 99,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 99,602 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 99,602 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 99,602 miles

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 99,602 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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DGW 182B is a 1964 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1964 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 61,396 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 DGW 182B, 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 62 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 DGW 182B registered?

DGW 182B is a 1964 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1964.

Is DGW 182B safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGW 182B shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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