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MNX 34V

1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

29,328 mi
Last recorded29,328 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMNX 34V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 29,328 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 25,899 miles

Noise from front steering arm

Pass 28 Jan 2017 22,415 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 18,545 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 18,543 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 18,520 miles

front cross member corroded

o/s and n/s rear wheel arch/sill corroded

o/s front door step corroded

o/s front jacking point corroded

surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 26 Sep 2014 18,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

front cross member corroded

o/s and n/s rear wheel arch/sill corroded

o/s front door step corroded

o/s front jacking point corroded

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 25 Jul 2013 16,992 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 16,992 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

nnearside front brake flexi hose insecure

offside door step corroded

offside jacking point corroded

offside lower front panel corroded

uneven wear on n/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2012 15,316 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 15,297 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 13,826 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 13,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 13,791 miles

advise nearside front door bodywork marked area's

Fail 25 Mar 2008 13,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

advise nearside front door bodywork marked area's.

rear bumper has projections x2.

Fail 17 Jan 2008 13,788 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2006 12,465 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 11,841 miles

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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MNX 34V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 MNX 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 46 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 MNX 34V registered?

MNX 34V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 22 May 1980.

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