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MCO 324R

1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Beige Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

80,536 mi
Last recorded80,536 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCO 324R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1977
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 80,536 miles

Oil leak ()

underside heavily under sealed

Fail 17 Jul 2017 80,533 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Oil leak ()

underside heavily under sealed

Pass 24 Jun 2016 79,901 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear lamps dull

Fail 22 Jun 2016 79,880 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear lamps dull

Pass 15 Apr 2013 78,545 miles

front no plate mounted inside

shows extensive welded areas

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 77,918 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 77,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 77,241 miles

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

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

front bump stop mounts corroded

n/s/f door step corroded

underside shows extensive repairs

Fail 30 Mar 2011 77,238 miles

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

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

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)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

front bump stop mounts corroded

n/s/f door step corroded

underside shows extensive repairs

Pass 28 Aug 2009 76,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

handbrake cable catching on brake servo

heavily undersealed

o/s/f upper ball joint rubber boot split n/s/f lower ball joint boot split

Fail 18 Aug 2009 76,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

handbrake cable catching on brake servo

heavily undersealed

o/s/f upper ball joint rubber boot split n/s/f lower ball joint boot split

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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MCO 324R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Beige with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 46,488 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 MCO 324R, 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 49 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 MCO 324R registered?

MCO 324R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 17 March 1977.

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