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NTL 731V

1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

77,415 mi
Last recorded77,415 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTL 731V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 77,415 miles

Nearside Rear floorpan above driveshaft badly corroded

Offside Rear outrigger badly corroded

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear lower shock bushes splitting (2.7.4)

front bump stops missing

Fail 9 May 2018 77,413 miles

Emissions not tested due to manifold blow (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle beam corroded to excess [marked] (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger [marked] (6.1.B.2)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold blown to excess (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear floorpan above driveshaft badly corroded

Offside Rear outrigger badly corroded

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear lower shock bushes splitting (2.7.4)

front bump stops missing

Pass 18 May 2017 75,769 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 73,539 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 73,538 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 May 2015 71,782 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 71,189 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 71,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

all brake pipes greased

steering box slight play

Pass 1 May 2013 71,110 miles

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

n/s/f bump stop corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2013 71,105 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f bump stop corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2012 70,591 miles

n/s/f brake binds slightly

o/s/r wheel bearing slight play

Fail 16 Apr 2012 70,591 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

n/s/f brake binds slightly

o/s/r wheel bearing slight play

Pass 20 Apr 2011 70,092 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Fail 30 Mar 2011 70,092 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 21 Apr 2010 68,585 miles

Rear nearside outer cv gaiter split

Fail 21 Apr 2010 68,585 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear nearside outer cv gaiter split

Pass 24 Apr 2009 66,999 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 66,999 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 66,307 miles

Rear Chassis rail tops and ends and rear panel inner+ outer

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

Fail 19 May 2008 66,260 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear chassis rail tops and ends and rear panel inner and outer

Pass 25 May 2007 65,388 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 63,531 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 63,531 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 62,782 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 62,782 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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NTL 731V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 NTL 731V, 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 NTL 731V registered?

NTL 731V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 7 May 1980.

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