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FUV 441C

1965 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

86,774 mi
Last recorded86,774 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 1965 Volkswagen Motor Caravan49,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUV 441C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1965
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 86,774 miles

Corrosion to all chassis out-riggers

Corrosion to both inner sills

Corrosion to nearside outer sill

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Play in steering box drop link

Fail 7 Apr 2015 86,770 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Corrosion to all chassis out-riggers

Corrosion to both inner sills

Corrosion to nearside outer sill

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Play in steering box drop link

Pass 7 Apr 2014 83,214 miles

Both rear torsion bar end caps corroded

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Corrosion to all four inner wheel arches

Corrosion to chassis out riggers

Heavy corrosion to all jacking points

Heavy corrosion to both inner & outer sills

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

both rear light lenes deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2013 80,020 miles

Corrosion to both outer sills

Corrosion to front floor pans

Corrosion to rear chassis cross member

Heavy corrosion to both inner sills

Offside track rod bent

Oil leaks

Fail 25 Apr 2013 80,013 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Corrosion to both outer sills

Corrosion to front floor pans

Corrosion to rear chassis cross member

Heavy corrosion to both inner sills

Offside track rod bent

Oil leaks

Pass 4 May 2012 75,400 miles

Both rear tyre low & staring to perish

Corrosion to outer sills

Heavy corrosion to both rear jacking point outriggers

Heavy corrosion to nearside inner sill

Oil leaks

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 2 May 2012 75,392 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyre low & staring to perish

Corrosion to outer sills

Heavy corrosion to both rear jacking point outriggers

Heavy corrosion to nearside inner sill

Oil leaks

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 18 May 2011 70,185 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 70,178 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front iner sill heavly corroded not precribed area.

nearside rear inner sill heavly corroded not precribed area

nearside rear jacking point heavtly corroded not percribed area

offside rear inner sill heavly corroded not precribed area

offside rear jacking point heavtly corroded not percribed area

Pass 26 May 2009 56,680 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 56,680 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2008 51,539 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 51,537 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 47,659 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 47,655 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2006 44,929 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 44,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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FUV 441C is a 1965 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1965 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 49,273 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 FUV 441C, 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 61 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 FUV 441C registered?

FUV 441C is a 1965 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 14 July 1965.

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