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MUD 279W

1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,914 mi
Last recorded78,914 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan55,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUD 279W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 78,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 77,812 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 77,436 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 77,434 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 75,751 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 75,751 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 75,719 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 75,648 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 75,523 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 74,946 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 74,616 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 74,616 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake binding (3.7.B.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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MUD 279W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 55,618 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 MUD 279W, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MUD 279W registered?

MUD 279W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 2 February 1981.

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The MOT history for MUD 279W shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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