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EUV 31V

1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

36,972 mi
Last recorded36,972 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUV 31V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 36,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering damper weeping oil

Fail 4 May 2020 36,955 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front valence holed under front bumper mounts

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

steering damper weeping oil

Pass 10 Apr 2018 36,136 miles

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

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

Slight wheel bearing noise nearside front

Fail 10 Apr 2018 36,129 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Not working (8.2.3)

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

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

Slight wheel bearing noise nearside front

Pass 10 Apr 2017 35,266 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge / cracked and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

slight play in steering arms

Pass 12 Apr 2016 33,917 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front brake back plate deteriorating

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perishing / worn on inner edge

Offside Front brake back plate deteriorating

oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2016 33,916 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front brake back plate deteriorating

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perishing / worn on inner edge

Offside Front brake back plate deteriorating

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 33,100 miles

Advise corrosion throughout underside

Advise slight play in steering arms

Advise surface corrosion on front discs

Advise water ingress in O/S tail lights

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 May 2013 32,678 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 32,457 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2011 31,418 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 31,418 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 31,243 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 29,889 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 29,436 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 28,130 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 26,045 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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EUV 31V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EUV 31V, 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 EUV 31V registered?

EUV 31V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 25 February 1980.

Is EUV 31V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EUV 31V shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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