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MVX 446V

1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,977 mi
Last recorded18,977 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVX 446V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 18,977 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2026 18,385 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 16,665 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 15,341 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 13,200 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 13,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 11,748 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 8,394 miles

Hazzard lights not working

Fail 7 Dec 2020 8,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hazzard lights not working

Pass 16 Dec 2019 7,183 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 7,174 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

nearside rear h/brake effort slightly low

Pass 28 Jul 2015 6,239 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 5,938 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 5,938 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 5,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 10 May 2012 5,880 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 May 2010 3,562 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 3,562 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 2,546 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 1,904 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 33 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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MVX 446V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MVX 446V, 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 MVX 446V registered?

MVX 446V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 15 February 1980.

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