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NND 743W

1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,032 mi
Last recorded26,032 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNND 743W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 26,032 miles

4x tyres starting to show signs of perishing on outer sidewalls

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 25,650 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 25,650 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 25,192 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 25,192 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 23,473 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 23,433 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 23,431 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Jun 2006 22,608 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 22,607 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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NND 743W is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NND 743W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NND 743W registered?

NND 743W is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 October 1980.

Is NND 743W safe to buy?

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