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ETR 693W

1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

93,519 mi
Last recorded93,519 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan55,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETR 693W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 93,519 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 93,519 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 93,508 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 93,506 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 93,425 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 93,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2015 93,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 93,199 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 92,265 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 92,264 miles

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 91,998 miles

main beam warning lamp inop ( mot next year )

steering stiff since new lower ball joints fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2012 91,997 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

main beam warning lamp inop ( mot next year )

Fail 28 Jun 2010 91,585 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 91,585 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 91,485 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

c/o level weak at 0.15%

clutch slipping

Pass 20 Aug 2007 91,350 miles

n/s/f lower boll joint rubber split & very slight play

o/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

slight distortion rear brakes

slight movement centre track rod

Pass 31 Jul 2006 90,899 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 90,899 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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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ETR 693W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ETR 693W, 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 ETR 693W registered?

ETR 693W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 July 1981.

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