CarVerify

Free Car Check

OUF 854X

1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Brown Petrol 1970cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,702 mi
Last recorded73,702 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan55,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUF 854X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 73,702 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 73,702 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 73,290 miles

slight engine oil leak.

Pass 23 May 2019 69,702 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack end.

Pass 3 Jul 2018 68,330 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 65,497 miles

item removed from drivers view.

offside rear shock absorber has a slight misting of oil.

slight play in nearside steering rack end.

Pass 11 Aug 2016 64,505 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 64,497 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D rubber (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 61,349 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 58,889 miles

front panel corroded through

nearside and offside foot steos corroded through

nearside and offside front sills corroded through

Fail 25 Jul 2014 58,100 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

front panel corroded through

nearside and offside foot steos corroded through

nearside and offside front sills corroded through

Pass 20 Sep 2013 55,493 miles

corrosion in engine bay

BOTH FRONT INNER SILL BY JACK POINTS, NEITHER FALL WITHIN 12" OF SUSS, BRAKES ETC, WOULD ADVISE WELD REPAIRS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s and o/s/f foot steps corroded through

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded through advise weld repair

Fail 7 Sep 2013 55,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion in engine bay

n/s and o/s/f foot steps corroded through

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded through advise weld repair

Pass 28 Aug 2012 54,979 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise hand brake travel adjustment

n/s/ and o/s outer sills corroded through near jacking points

n/s/r coil spring housing badly corroded ADVISE WELD REPAIR

o/s and n/s front door steps corroded through

o/s inner sill corroded through near jacking point

o/s/f sun visor isercue

struture corrosion in engine bay

Fail 11 Aug 2012 54,978 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s and o/s outer sills rotted through near jacking points o/s inner sill rotted through near jacking point

n/s/r coil spring housing badley corroded ADVISE WELD REPAIR

o/s and n/s front door steps rottrd through

o/s/f sun visor insercue

structor corrosion in engine bay

Pass 22 Jun 2011 51,508 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Various non structural localised heavy corrosin to vehicle structure including outer sill skin panels,sill end panels n/s and o/s front and rear, and corrosion to fuel filler neck area near seat belt mount but not considered excessive at time of test

front and rear accessory marker lights inoperative

Fail 7 Jun 2011 51,440 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both outer sills holed and corroding, inner sills starting to corrode

both rear brake flexi ferrels corroding

corrosion around fuel filler neck appiture within 12" of seat belt lower mount

n/s rack knucle worn and has play

n/s/r sill end/arch holed and corroded

o/s/f brake pipe (to caliper) corroding

o/s/f cab door dropped

o/s/f sill end/inner lower wheel arch has heavy corrosion

o/s/r shock weaping

park brake poor, shoes noisey, advise rear brake insp.

play in park brake pivot

s/door won't open

Pass 1 Jul 2010 50,017 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front wiper blades worn

headlamp out put slightly poor

offside outer sill rusty

Fail 30 Jun 2010 50,017 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front wiper blades worn

headlamp out put slightly poor

offside outer sill rusty

Pass 13 Jun 2009 44,818 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion starting aroun n/s and o/s rear spring mountings

corrosion to n/s/r outer sill panelling

Fail 4 Jun 2009 44,816 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion starting aroun n/s and o/s rear spring mountings

corrosion to n/s/r outer sill panelling

Pass 4 Jun 2008 38,431 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front suspention upper swivel boots split.

n/s and o/s front antiroll bar link eye and mounting bushes perrishing and or slightly worn.

n/s front lower swivel suspention joint showing slight lift.

o/s front lower suspention arm,castor tie bar front bushes starting to split

rear exhaust box has small gas leak through rust hole at top and tail pipe corroding.

Pass 11 Jun 2007 32,351 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2007 32,351 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 May 2006 29,023 miles

front tyres worn on edge

left front shock damp

left/ right inner sills corroded

rear wheel bearing play

right lower ball joint slight lift and boot split

Fail 31 May 2006 29,023 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edge

left front shock damp

left/ right inner sills corroded

rear wheel bearing play

right lower ball joint slight lift and boot split

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
Full Volkswagen Motor Caravan reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OUF 854X is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Brown with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OUF 854X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OUF 854X?

You can check the full history of OUF 854X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OUF 854X registered?

OUF 854X is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 August 1981.

Is OUF 854X safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUF 854X shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OUF 854X have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OUF 854X. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.