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HGW 292V

1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

338,928 mi
Last recorded338,928 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGW 292V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 338,928 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Full underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency just met

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Aug 2019 338,858 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Aug 2018 336,962 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside of vehicle - body, floors, chassis, running gear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency just met

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Aug 2017 332,897 miles

Parking brake efficiency just met

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion General underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 330,422 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front and rear inner arches (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front and rear inner arches (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 328,391 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 328,348 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 325,148 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 324,437 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 324,437 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 324,437 miles

under body has been oil sprayed

Fail 15 Oct 2008 324,437 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

under body has been oil sprayed

Pass 20 Sep 2007
Pass 9 Jun 2006 32,691 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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HGW 292V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HGW 292V, 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 HGW 292V registered?

HGW 292V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 29 January 1980.

Is HGW 292V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGW 292V shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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