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HRR 187V

1980 Volkswagen Motorcaravan

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

773,219 mi
Last recorded773,219 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Motorcaravan53,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRR 187V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorcaravan
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 773,219 miles

bolt missing from rear propshaft flange

corrosion quite heavy on front brake pipes

corrosion to rear brake backplates

flitch corrosion heavy within limits of towbar mountings

heavy corrosion to underside

rear fog lamp inoperative

seccurity of rear brake pipes

security of body panelling

security of wiring beneath dashboard nearside

Fail 7 Aug 2013 77,301 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a) DANGEROUS

bolt missing from rear propshaft flange

corrosion quite heavy on front brake pipes

corrosion to rear brake backplates

flitch corrosion heavy within limits of towbar mountings

heavy corrosion to underside

offside rear tyre under inflated

rear fog lamp inoperative

seccurity of rear brake pipes

security of body panelling

security of wiring beneath dashboard nearside

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2012 76,588 miles

3rd propshaft uj worn

bolt missing in rear propshaft flange

bracket broke away on exhaust though the system is still supported

fraying to drivers seat belt webbing

gearbox oil leak

heavy corrosion to cab steps both sides

slight blow from exhaust system

underside corrosion

wiring to towball socket in poor condition

Fail 16 Jul 2012 76,578 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

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

3rd propshaft uj worn

bolt missing in rear propshaft flange

bracket broke away on exhaust though the system is still supported

fraying to drivers seat belt webbing

gearbox oil leak

heavy corrosion to cab steps both sides

slight blow from exhaust system

underside corrosion

wiring to towball socket in poor condition

Pass 23 Jun 2011 74,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bolt missing from rear propshaft to diff flange

condition of nearside headlamp

corrosion close to towbar mounting points

corrosion to cab steps

corrosion to underside

cracks to fuel cap seal

emission readings on borderline

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 20 Jun 2011 74,886 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt missing (2.4.B.7b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bolt missing from rear propshaft to diff flange

condition of nearside headlamp

corrosion close to towbar mounting points

corrosion to cab steps

corrosion to underside

cracks to fuel cap seal

emission readings on borderline

nearside wiper blade split

Battery insecure

Pass 4 May 2010 72,455 miles

rear axle mounting bolts made from thread bar (may stretch and work loose )

slight play in top steering bush

Fail 26 Apr 2010 72,455 miles

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

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)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear axle mounting bolts made from thread bar (may stretch and work loose )

slight play in top steering bush

Pass 23 Apr 2009 72,455 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 72,455 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)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside wiper blade split

Pass 18 Jan 2008 72,454 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 72,454 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 72,298 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motorcaravan?

Based on 2,605 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,353
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96
Stop lamp not working 90
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 79
position lamp(s) not working 63
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HRR 187V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motorcaravan in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Motorcaravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 53,292 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 Motorcaravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HRR 187V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motorcaravan typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 46 years old, this Volkswagen Motorcaravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HRR 187V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motorcaravan, first registered on 14 March 1980.

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