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POT 997S

1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

39,488 mi
Last recorded39,488 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOT 997S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 39,488 miles

park brake 16% ,,,will need attention

Pass 6 May 2016 39,488 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 39,425 miles

ball joint covers deteriorating

chassis corroding

Fail 14 Aug 2012 39,412 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

ball joint covers deteriorating

chassis corroding

Pass 11 Jul 2011 39,232 miles

ball joint rubbers u/s

chassis rusting

front brakes binding

Fail 11 Jul 2011 39,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

ball joint rubbers u/s

chassis rusting

front brakes binding

Pass 1 Jul 2010 38,643 miles

chassis corroding

Fail 30 Jun 2010 38,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chassis corroding

Pass 3 Jul 2009 37,700 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 37,700 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 36,756 miles

this vehicle has had extensive chassis & body repairs

Fail 25 Jun 2008 36,756 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

this vehicle has had extensive chassis & body repairs

Pass 20 Jun 2007 36,109 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 36,109 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 35,352 miles

o/s/r light lens cracked

this vehicle has had extensive chassis & body repairs

Pass 28 Jun 2005 34,233 miles

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

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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POT 997S is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 POT 997S, 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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What year was POT 997S registered?

POT 997S is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 December 1977.

Is POT 997S safe to buy?

The MOT history for POT 997S shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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