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EOU 319W

1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,559 mi
Last recorded15,559 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan55,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOU 319W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 15,559 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 99,530 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 99,528 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis to body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 98,652 miles

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Fail 22 May 2018 98,651 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 5 Jun 2017 98,182 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 94,783 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 94,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 92,979 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 91,772 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 91,767 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 90,166 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 90,165 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 May 2012 89,239 miles

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

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 24 May 2012 89,239 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 88,109 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 86,927 miles

both headlight patterns slightly diffussed, rec / rep

oil leaks on engine unit

slight freeplay in both rear hubs

Fail 16 Jun 2010 86,927 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both headlight patterns slightly diffussed, rec / rep

oil leaks on engine unit

slight freeplay in both rear hubs

Pass 11 Jul 2009 85,833 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 85,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 85,343 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 85,343 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 84,818 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 83,280 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 83,274 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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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EOU 319W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 EOU 319W, 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.

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What year was EOU 319W registered?

EOU 319W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1981.

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