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JEU 511X

1981 Volkswagen Caravan

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

57,714 mi
Last recorded57,714 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Caravan44,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEU 511X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 57,714 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 57,714 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 57,714 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 57,714 miles

Front tyres perishing

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre sill corroded, but not in any prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner quarters, engine bay, corroded, but not in any prescribed areas

Fail 24 Apr 2018 57,714 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm mount/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed guide rail excessively corroded (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch/sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm mount/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Front tyres perishing

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2017 57,714 miles

Corrosion in both rear wheel wells, but not encroaching on any prescribed areas

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 57,714 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Corrosion in both rear wheel wells, but not encroaching on any prescribed areas

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 57,714 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 May 2016 57,714 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill/outrigger (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill/arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill/outrigger (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

All tyres perished

Nearside Centre outer sill corroded

Nearside Engine bay corroded

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 57,713 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 57,713 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 57,038 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 55,025 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 53,056 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 51,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

clutch hydraulic hose ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 9 May 2011 51,854 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

clutch hydraulic hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2010 51,151 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 49,329 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 49,329 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 46,173 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 46,100 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 46,090 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 44,953 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravan?

Based on 3,825 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,316
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 245
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 191
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 167
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
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JEU 511X is a 1981 Volkswagen Caravan in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 44,606 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 Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JEU 511X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 45 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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JEU 511X is a 1981 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 21 December 1981.

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