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PNA 790W

1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,044 mi
Last recorded59,044 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan55,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNA 790W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 59,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside side door has tape repair to lower section

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to body/underbody/steering/suspension components

slight corrosion to nearside/offside front door steps

Pass 5 Oct 2006 58,968 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 58,961 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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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PNA 790W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PNA 790W, 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 PNA 790W?

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What year was PNA 790W registered?

PNA 790W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 24 February 1981.

Is PNA 790W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PNA 790W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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