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OWN 104R

1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

47,414 mi
Last recorded47,414 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWN 104R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2016 47,414 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2x holes inside wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2x holes inside wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion axle mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

corrosion under battery tray. but battery is secure at time of test.

rear cross member very heavily corroded but is not a load bearing area.

Pass 21 Aug 2015 47,214 miles

rear cross member rottern but not a load bearing area

slight play in all wheel bearings

Fail 12 Aug 2015 47,214 miles

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

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

rear cross member rottern but not a load bearing area

slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 28 Jul 2014 46,225 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 46,222 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 44,760 miles

rear crossmember badly corroded but outside prescribed areas

Fail 29 Jul 2013 44,753 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear crossmember badly corroded but outside prescribed areas

Pass 2 Aug 2012 43,748 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 42,508 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

corrosion in non-presdcribed areas

Fail 26 May 2011 42,507 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

corrosion in non-presdcribed areas

Pass 18 May 2010 41,408 miles

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

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

nearside front inner arch/chassis and rear cross members corroded in non-prescribed areas

wipers slow in operation

Pass 22 May 2009 39,402 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion on rear chassis by bumper mounting.

rear brake hose ferrels deteriorating.

Fail 12 May 2009 39,402 miles

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion on rear chassis by bumper mounting.

horn jammed on when tested.

rear brake hose ferrels deteriorating.

Pass 8 May 2008 37,770 miles

horn could be improved.

o/s upper suspension joint dust cover torn.

rear seats not in vehicle.

Fail 24 Apr 2008 37,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

brake hose ferrels deteriorating.

horn could be improved.

o/s upper suspension joint dust cover torn.

rear seats not in vehicle.

Pass 28 Apr 2007 35,603 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

o/s rear brake performance could be improved

steering box has some wear and slight oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2007 35,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

o/s rear brake performance could be improved

steering box has some wear and slight oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2006 32,057 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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OWN 104R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 46,488 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 OWN 104R, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OWN 104R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 3 March 1977.

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