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PUD 216W

1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,001 mi
Last recorded28,001 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan55,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUD 216W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 28,001 miles

Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened both sides lowering brackets fitted (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 27,804 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened both sides lowering brackets fitted (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 25,745 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside head light beam pattern slightly blurred

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 25,735 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside head light beam pattern slightly blurred

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 22,870 miles

engine oil leak.

rear floors corroded.

slight damage to windcreen.

slight exhaust blow.

Pass 6 Jun 2019 22,503 miles

slight damage to windscreen.

slight engine oil leak.

Pass 17 May 2018 21,845 miles

Nearside crack in windscreen in zone B not affecting drivers view

Fail 17 May 2018 21,844 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure under wheel arch (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside crack in windscreen in zone B not affecting drivers view

Pass 25 May 2017 21,027 miles

N/S/R brake pipe too and from brake N/S/R hose corroded

O/S dip beam slightly dim

O/S/F tyre has nicks in outer side walls

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tie bar bushes perishing

corrosion on both outer sills

damage to N/S part of windscreen

front brake discs heavily corroded

play in inner steering rack joints

play in steering rack bushes

slight play in N/S lower ball joint

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering column

Fail 20 May 2017 21,027 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Fuel pipe insecure fuel filler neck pipe(also ripped seal to filler) (7.2.1)

front brake discs heavily corroded

play in inner steering rack joints

play in steering rack bushes

slight play in N/S lower ball joint

N/S/R brake pipe too and from brake N/S/R hose corroded

O/S dip beam slightly dim

O/S/F tyre has nicks in outer side walls

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tie bar bushes perishing

corrosion on both outer sills

damage to N/S part of windscreen

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering column

Pass 13 Aug 2016 20,667 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 20,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 20,341 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2014 19,867 miles

offside front outer sill corroded but not in area

Fail 13 Aug 2014 19,851 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside front outer sill corroded but not in area

Pass 19 Aug 2013
Pass 5 Jul 2012 19,426 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 19,083 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 19,055 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 18,491 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 16,123 miles

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

Offside headlamp reflector starting to rust

Offside rear tyre worn on outside edge 205/55R16V

Pass 9 Jul 2008 9,074 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 1,533 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2006 110 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 96 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Heavy cracking in both front tyres

oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2005 98,721 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 98,715 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

o\s and n\s\f tyres sidewalls cracking

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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PUD 216W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 PUD 216W, 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.

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What year was PUD 216W registered?

PUD 216W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 7 July 1981.

Is PUD 216W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PUD 216W shows 27 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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