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MLB 790V

1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

37,052 mi
Last recorded37,052 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLB 790V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 37,052 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f and n/s/f wheel arches[steps corroded

o/s/f body corroded and holed around floor pan

Fail 6 Jun 2017 37,049 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with hazards on (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with hazards on (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s/f and n/s/f wheel arches[steps corroded

o/s/f body corroded and holed around floor pan

Fail 10 Sep 2016 37,036 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive as marked (2.4.A.3)

offside front body corroded (as marked)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 35,892 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint nearside and offside (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight corrosion on offside front wheel arch and nearside inner sill

Fail 4 Sep 2015 35,892 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint nearside and offside (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight corrosion on offside front wheel arch and nearside inner sill

Pass 29 Jul 2014 35,337 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

light switch slightly worn

slight corrosion on both front inner sill steps

slight corrosion on nearside front floor jacking point

Fail 28 Jul 2014 35,337 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight corrosion on both front inner sill steps

slight corrosion on nearside front floor jacking point

Pass 14 Mar 2013 32,652 miles

front tyre worn on edges

slight scratch in windscreen

Pass 12 Apr 2012 28,442 miles

windscreen scratched

Pass 12 Mar 2011 26,095 miles

front brake pads low/windscreen scratched

Pass 26 Mar 2010 23,660 miles

windscreen scratched/rear arches cooroded/nearside rear diveshaft gaiter split

Pass 28 Mar 2009 22,093 miles

windscreen scratched

Pass 2 Apr 2008 21,032 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 16,260 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 13,428 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 13,428 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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MLB 790V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MLB 790V, 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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MLB 790V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 3 March 1980.

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