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KRY 551V

1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,617 mi
Last recorded54,617 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRY 551V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 54,617 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 54,571 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Split sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Split sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor and step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor and step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Strong smell of fuel but unable to see an obvious leak

Vehicle has multiple points of heavy corrosion outside of prescribed areas

Pass 13 Sep 2018 54,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside, front and rear, severe corrosion to under body, outside prescribed areas

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Strong smell of fuel, unable to detect leak

Pass 28 Sep 2017 54,342 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Sep 2017 54,341 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 May 2015 54,320 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracked on outer walls.

both sides front lower anti roll bar link rubber spoor.

both sides outer sills poor/corroded.

near side front tyre cracked on outer wall.

off side front headlamp reflector poor.

off side front outer out rigger corroded.

slight exhaust blow.

slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2015 54,141 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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)

both rear tyres slightly cracked on outer walls.

both sides front lower anti roll bar link rubber spoor.

both sides outer sills poor/corroded.

near side front tyre cracked on outer wall.

off side front headlamp reflector poor.

off side front outer out rigger corroded.

slight exhaust blow.

slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2014 53,685 miles

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

both front lower antiroll bar link rubbers poor.

corrosion to both sides front lower sill/outrigger area not within a percribed area.

off side front headlamp reflector poor/corroded.

slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2014 53,660 miles

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both front lower antiroll bar link rubbers poor.

corrosion to both sides front lower sill/outrigger area not within a percribed area.

off side front headlamp reflector poor/corroded.

slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2012 54,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

both front door steps corroding

osf jacking point corroding

Fail 5 Jul 2012 54,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

both front door steps corroding

osf jacking point corroding

Fail 18 Jun 2012 53,429 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

both rear tyres minor cracking on tread area

front door step corrosion both sides

osf jacking point area corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2011 52,131 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

body work poor in non prescribed areas

o/s upper ball joint dust cover split

o/s front tyre perished

Fail 23 Jun 2011 52,131 miles

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

Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

body work poor in non prescribed areas

o/s upper ball joint dust cover split

o/s front tyre perished

Pass 2 Jul 2010 51,230 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2009 50,383 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 48,718 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 48,471 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 45,997 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 44,418 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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KRY 551V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KRY 551V, 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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KRY 551V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 July 1980.

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