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DSU 113X

1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

68,389 mi
Last recorded68,389 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan55,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSU 113X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2016 68,389 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both nearside and offside sills in poor condition

foot brake hand handbrake performance poor

offside front outer sill holed

offside front wiper blade torn

offside sill weakend by corrosion

poor repair to exhaust

under side of vehicle poor repair

underside of vehicle thick black underseal making full inspection difficult

Pass 7 Aug 2014 68,385 miles

offside front outer sil weakend

Fail 5 Aug 2014 68,384 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front outer sil weakend

Pass 28 Jun 2013 68,289 miles

front brake discs slight corrosion

nearside inner sil holed out with prescribed area

offside rear floor holes out with prescribed area

slight judder from brakes on test run

some of the repairs to floor poor

Fail 18 Jun 2013 68,274 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs slight corrosion

nearside inner sil holed out with prescribed area

offside rear floor holes out with prescribed area

slight judder from brakes on test run

some of the repairs to floor poor

Pass 26 Jun 2012 67,862 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

several areas of surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 26 Jun 2012 67,862 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

several areas of surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Jun 2011 66,132 miles

several areas of surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 15 Jun 2011 66,132 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 65,539 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 63,085 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 61,475 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 61,417 miles

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

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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DSU 113X is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 DSU 113X, 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 DSU 113X registered?

DSU 113X is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 13 October 1981.

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