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ODX 774W

1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Brown Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

21,280 mi
Last recorded21,280 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODX 774W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 21,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lightly corroded (possibly from lack of use) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake effort poor

Fail 20 Feb 2019 21,279 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lightly corroded (possibly from lack of use) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake effort poor

Pass 16 Jun 2016 21,090 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion floor wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion floor wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Fuel hose slightly damaged filler neck boot (7.2.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 21,090 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion floor wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion floor wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Fuel hose slightly damaged filler neck boot (7.2.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 20,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2015 20,585 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 20,540 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 18,608 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 17,069 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 17,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 20 Apr 2007 12,753 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 12,753 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 12,290 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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ODX 774W is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Brown with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ODX 774W, 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 ODX 774W registered?

ODX 774W is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is ODX 774W safe to buy?

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