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NUX 155W

1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

50,784 mi
Last recorded50,784 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan55,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUX 155W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 50,784 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2026 50,782 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 49,052 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 49,044 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 46,438 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 45,348 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 45,347 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 43,355 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 43,353 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 41,497 miles

New speedo head fitted old reading 95858

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 95,858 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam Both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 94,138 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 94,138 miles

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 90,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar bushes worn

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

Offside Front Tie bar bushes worn

Fail 25 May 2018 90,953 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment At quadrant underneath, (1.1.15 (f))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both, corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Forward to brake compensator on o/s (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to n/s brake union (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Compensator to rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture from flexi to calliper (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

All road wheel inner rims corroded

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Required very soon (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Treads perished and required soon (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Ferrull corroded and repair required soon (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Ferrull corroded and hose required soon (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover, repair required soon (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2015 90,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 90,291 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/rear tyre perishing

Pass 19 Sep 2014 90,383 miles

ALL UNDERBODY COATED IN UNDERSEAL

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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NUX 155W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 NUX 155W, 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.

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What year was NUX 155W registered?

NUX 155W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 6 January 1981.

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