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KUR 429V

1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

25,422 mi
Last recorded25,422 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUR 429V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 25,422 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 24,705 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from master cylinder to under load cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 24,705 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from master cylinder to under load cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 23,509 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 22,140 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 21,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all front track rod ends slight play

rear inner sills and boot floors corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2011 19,035 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 17,289 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 12,664 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 9,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 7,016 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 98,352 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 98,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear cv boot split

underside rusty and weak in places

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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KUR 429V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KUR 429V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KUR 429V?

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What year was KUR 429V registered?

KUR 429V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 21 January 1980.

Is KUR 429V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KUR 429V shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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