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DSF 45W

1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Brown Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

26,501 mi
Last recorded26,501 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan55,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSF 45W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 26,501 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 26,501 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2017 22,654 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 124,868 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 21,003 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 16,820 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 15,014 miles

front antiroll bar bushes starting to wear

inner sills, outer sills, floors, out riggers, doorsteps, inner arches, wheel arches and rear boot floors starting to rust

oil leak

steering column slight movement

steering coupling starting to crack/ perish

Pass 20 Nov 2008 12,984 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perish

doorsteps, wheel arches, outer sills, boot floors, jacking points and inner wheel arches strating to rust

front lower swivels cover boots split

oil leak

steering coupling starting to crack/ perish

Fail 13 Nov 2008 12,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front brake hoses starting to perish

doorsteps, wheel arches, outer sills, boot floors, jacking points and inner wheel arches strating to rust

front lower swivels cover boots split

oil leak

steering coupling starting to crack/ perish

Pass 11 Sep 2007 6,391 miles

front antiroll bar bushes starting to wear

front brake hoses starting to perish

front doorsteps rusty

front lower ball joints slight movement

front tie bar bushes starting to wear

front wiper blade rubbers starting to wear

handbrake lever mounting slight movement

handbrake performance slightly low

oil leak

rear wheel bearings slight play

steering rack slight movement

Pass 18 May 2006 3,446 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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DSF 45W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Brown with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 DSF 45W, 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.

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What year was DSF 45W registered?

DSF 45W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 May 1981.

Is DSF 45W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSF 45W shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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