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MAA 183T

1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Beige Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

14,305 mi
Last recorded14,305 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAA 183T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 14,305 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 14,304 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

osf step lower holed

Pass 11 Mar 2021 8,416 miles

surface corrosion on edges

Fail 10 Mar 2021 8,415 miles

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

surface corrosion on edges

Pass 15 May 2019 7,484 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 6,009 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 6,009 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 4,696 miles

alignment

Fail 15 Mar 2017 4,695 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer 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)

alignment

Pass 24 Feb 2016 2,904 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 2,562 miles

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

tailpipe rusty

Fail 11 Mar 2015 2,562 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

tailpipe rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2013 2,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

fuel pipes perishing

slight play in steering idler bush

Fail 28 Aug 2013 2,356 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

fuel pipes perishing

slight play in steering idler bush

Pass 4 Sep 2012 1,822 miles

both inner sill panels rusty

slight play in steering idler bush

Fail 29 Aug 2012 1,815 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

both inner sill panels rusty

slight play in steering idler bush

Pass 31 Aug 2011 401 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front brake slightly tight

slight play in steering idler bush

Fail 30 Aug 2011 398 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front brake slightly tight

slight play in steering idler bush

Pass 20 May 2010 99,678 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 99,672 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

front flex. brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 13 Nov 2008 98,250 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to nearside rear chassis

Fail 10 Nov 2008 98,250 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

brake pedal soft

corrosion to nearside rear chassis

Pass 24 Oct 2007 96,408 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 96,408 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

high parking brake lever travel

Pass 24 Oct 2006 92,559 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 89,060 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 88,923 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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MAA 183T is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Beige with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 44,830 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 MAA 183T, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MAA 183T is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 3 August 1978.

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