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EHX 580V

1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Pink Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

32,553 mi
Last recorded32,553 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHX 580V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1980
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 32,553 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 32,553 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 32,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear chassis / cross member damaged

Offside poor beam pattern

o/s/r and n/s/r and n/s/f tyres perished

Pass 28 Jul 2016 32,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Under shields fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2016 32,169 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Under shields fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 31,761 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 31,738 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 31,271 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 31,264 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 30,608 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 30,608 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 29,708 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

fuel cap

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f door step starting to corrode

slight bind o/s/r wheel

wipers starting to smear

Pass 6 Apr 2011 27,809 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion o/s/r corner

n/s/r tyre nearing limit

o/s/f doorstep corroded

play in steering arm joint

Fail 5 Apr 2011 27,807 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion o/s/r corner

n/s/r tyre nearing limit

o/s/f doorstep corroded

play in steering arm joint

Pass 30 Mar 2010 24,584 miles

Both outer sills corroded through

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside rear seatbelt doesn't seem very secure

Fail 4 Mar 2010 24,569 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both outer sills corroded through

Pass 23 Jan 2009 21,107 miles

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2007 17,143 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 17,101 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 12,914 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 6,973 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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EHX 580V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Pink with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 44,644 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 EHX 580V, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EHX 580V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 February 1980.

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