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EGR 351S

1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

55,115 mi
Last recorded55,115 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGR 351S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 55,115 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front inner panel corroded

os sill rusted

rear boot floor corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2018 55,113 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

os sill rusted

Pass 29 Sep 2015 54,616 miles

os sill rusted

Fail 28 Sep 2015 54,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

os sill rusted

Pass 23 Sep 2014 52,219 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 52,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 50,664 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 50,664 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 49,838 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 47,711 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 37,786 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 37,786 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EGR 351S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 44,830 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 EGR 351S, 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 48 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 EGR 351S registered?

EGR 351S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 22 May 1978.

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