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EMR 721L

1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1668cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

60,695 mi
Last recorded60,695 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan71,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMR 721L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,668cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 60,695 miles

Offside Front chassis slightly corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2017 59,140 miles

Nearside & offside front chassis corrosion, not in prescribed areas.

Nearside & offside front inner arches, surface corrosion, not in prescribed areas.

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 59,135 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Nearside & offside front chassis corrosion, not in prescribed areas.

Nearside & offside front inner arches, surface corrosion, not in prescribed areas.

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 59,066 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch X2 (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded upper wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front inner wheel arches are corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 28 Jan 2016 56,721 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 54,285 miles

slight corrosion rear cross member

Pass 17 Apr 2014 52,822 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 50,836 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 49,238 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 48,197 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 46,234 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 43,583 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 40,712 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 36,358 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 31,734 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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EMR 721L is a 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,668cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 71,522 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 EMR 721L, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EMR 721L registered?

EMR 721L is a 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 13 October 1983.

Is EMR 721L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMR 721L shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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