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MGV 34V

1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,031 mi
Last recorded82,031 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan71,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGV 34V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1983
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 82,031 miles

General corrosion around vehicle.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 82,031 miles

General corrosion around vehicle.

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2013 81,423 miles

axle beam offside front lower bolt damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2012 81,287 miles

Oil leak

offside front inner body sill corroding

Fail 29 May 2012 81,275 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2011 80,483 miles

nearside front out rigger starting to corrod slightly

offside and nearside rear lower wheel arch to body starting to corrod

Fail 9 May 2011 80,483 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside front out rigger starting to corrod slightly

offside and nearside rear lower wheel arch to body starting to corrod

Pass 20 May 2010 79,453 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 79,453 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 78,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside inner outer lower body sill starting to corrod

offside front axle beam lower bolt missing but still secure

Pass 3 Apr 2008 75,336 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 74,789 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 74,789 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 74,789 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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MGV 34V is a 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 71,522 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 MGV 34V, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MGV 34V registered?

MGV 34V is a 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 October 1983.

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