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PWN 883R

1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

24,122 mi
Last recorded24,122 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWN 883R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 24,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radius arms upright rusty (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radius arm upright rusty (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear tyre cracked in outer sidewall

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross beam joiners to chassis both sides rusty (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 24,122 miles

Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radius arms upright rusty (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radius arm upright rusty (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre cracked in outer sidewall

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross beam joiners to chassis both sides rusty (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 23,519 miles

Offside Inner Sill corroded. Not prescribed area

Fail 26 Apr 2016 23,518 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Suspension Beam (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis Leg/ Axle Beam corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Sill corroded. Not prescribed area

Pass 14 May 2015 22,243 miles

Oil leak

nearside door mirror missing

Fail 21 Apr 2015 22,231 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside door mirror broken off

Pass 6 Sep 2013 20,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on Inner edge

Fail 6 Sep 2013 20,443 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on Inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2012 17,636 miles

slight play both rear wheel bearings

slight play offside front wheel bearing

Fail 13 Sep 2012 17,597 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all of nearside floor becoming corroded

slight play both rear wheel bearings

slight play offside front wheel bearing

Pass 15 Sep 2011 14,479 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 14,421 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 112,709 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 11,132 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

small cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 4 Jul 2008 10,927 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 10,913 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 7,795 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 7,552 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 7,552 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 6,967 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 6,967 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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PWN 883R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PWN 883R, 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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PWN 883R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1977.

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