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EMP 998V

1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,072 mi
Last recorded21,072 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMP 998V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 21,072 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 19,922 miles

surface corrosion all inner and outer sills and floors

Pass 6 Sep 2018 16,125 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 12,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion outer sill area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 8,184 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 5,210 miles

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

surface corrosion all inner and outer sills and steering and susp mounts

Pass 21 Oct 2014 1,571 miles

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

surface corrosion all inner and outer sills and steering and susp mounts

Pass 29 Oct 2013 96,588 miles

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

surface corrosion all chassis and inner sills

Pass 16 Oct 2012 93,757 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 90,182 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s centre sill to floor holed

Pass 28 Oct 2011 90,182 miles

n/s centre sill to floor holed

Pass 27 Sep 2010 86,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

n/s/r sill,sill closing panel corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2009 78,961 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2007 72,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 72,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 70,142 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 70,012 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 67,116 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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EMP 998V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 EMP 998V, 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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What year was EMP 998V registered?

EMP 998V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 14 March 1980.

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