CarVerify

Free Car Check

EEC 775W

1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Brown Petrol 1970cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,880 mi
Last recorded63,880 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan55,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEC 775W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 63,880 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm bushes cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both fronts. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both. ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arm bushes cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 63,870 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front upper ball joints. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension arm / jacking point area has a hole. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm bushes cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both fronts. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both. ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arm bushes cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 63,419 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front bushs perrished and spllitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension bushs perrished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 62,432 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o.s.f. jacking point, o,s,f, corner of the front pannel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 62,164 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 61,657 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 60,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise n/s/f and o/s/f tie/barbushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2011 59,560 miles

all front suspension bushes cracking

both front wheel bearings have slight play in it

both steering rack ends have slight play in them

o/s/f brake juddering slightly

rear diff noisy

Fail 14 Jul 2011 59,557 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

all front suspension bushes cracking

both front wheel bearings have slight play in it

both steering rack ends have slight play in them

o/s/f brake juddering slightly

rear diff noisy

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
Full Volkswagen Motor Caravan reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EEC 775W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Brown with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EEC 775W, 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

How do I check the history of EEC 775W?

You can check the full history of EEC 775W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EEC 775W registered?

EEC 775W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 July 1981.

Is EEC 775W safe to buy?

The MOT history for EEC 775W shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EEC 775W have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EEC 775W. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.