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KNX 390V

1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

17,892 mi
Last recorded17,892 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNX 390V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 17,892 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 17,879 miles

Corrosion/hole in nearside front floor pan, outside any prescribed areas.

Corrosion/hole in offside sill, outside any prescribed areas.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. 16%

Weld repairs covered with underseal not allowing full inspection.

Fail 29 Nov 2019 17,879 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle mounting. (Inner sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion/hole in nearside front floor pan, outside any prescribed areas.

Corrosion/hole in offside sill, outside any prescribed areas.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. 16%

Weld repairs covered with underseal not allowing full inspection.

Pass 9 Jun 2018 17,775 miles

Front lower panel corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 9 Jun 2018 17,775 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front lower panel corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 21 May 2018 17,764 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 17,620 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 17,597 miles

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

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 3 Jul 2015 17,151 miles

Oil leak

both rear lower shocker bushes slightly perished

nearside doorstep undersill holed and corroded but not in perscribed area

nearside front floor holed and corroded but not in perscribed area

Fail 1 Jun 2015 17,140 miles

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

Nearside 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear lower shocker bushes slightly perished

nearside doorstep undersill holed and corroded but not in perscribed area

nearside front floor holed and corroded but not in perscribed area

oil leak

Pass 3 May 2013 16,578 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 16,570 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 15,660 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 15,656 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 14,821 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 13,825 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 12,697 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 12,687 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 12,678 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 11,642 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2006 105,217 miles

nearside handbrake reading low

Fail 30 Mar 2006 10,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/r tyre is cracking on the inner sidewall

o/s/r tyre has a crack on the outer sidewall

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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KNX 390V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 KNX 390V, 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 KNX 390V registered?

KNX 390V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 28 March 1980.

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