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PAK 501R

1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

15,374 mi
Last recorded15,374 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAK 501R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 15,374 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 15,352 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 15,338 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 15,336 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 15,163 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 14,894 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 14,003 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 12,946 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 12,946 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 12,822 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 12,822 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 12,584 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 12,526 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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PAK 501R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PAK 501R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PAK 501R?

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What year was PAK 501R registered?

PAK 501R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1977.

Is PAK 501R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAK 501R shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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