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EUD 71V

1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,730 mi
Last recorded43,730 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUD 71V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 43,730 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear quarter corroded (hole) not in a prescribed area

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded (hole) not in a prescribed area

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

all underside corroded covered in underseal

welding repairs covered in underseal multiple places

Fail 7 Apr 2022 43,709 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached bolt not fully tightened (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms bushes cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear quarter corroded (hole) not in a prescribed area

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded (hole) not in prescribed area

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

all underside corroded covered in underseal

welding repairs covered in underseal multiple places

Fail 19 May 2021 43,661 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) bothsides

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside coated in underseal

Pass 4 Oct 2018 43,267 miles

Corrosion underside, chassis, body and components.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 43,197 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 43,053 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake back plates becoming corroded/both

Pass 1 Jul 2015 42,928 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 42,461 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 42,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

welding repairs undersealed

Fail 1 Jul 2013 42,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

welding repairs undersealed

Pass 27 Sep 2006 39,185 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 39,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

all anti roll bar bushings perrising and worn

all x4 tyres perrished

body work tatty in general

both front seat belt mounting areas corroded and thin as are front wheel arches

h/brake lever has play †

high beam warning lamp red

n/s/ outer sill corroded

n/s/f fuel expansion tank pipe moist with fuel

n/s/f s/rack gaitor perrishing

n/s/r inner sill correded and thin

o/s/r brake ferrel crusty

play in both rear wheel bearings

rear brake pipes crusty

rear brakes noisey on brake test advise insp./clean

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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EUD 71V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EUD 71V, 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 EUD 71V registered?

EUD 71V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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