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PYJ 266R

1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,789 mi
Last recorded64,789 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYJ 266R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 64,789 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 64,789 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 62,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 62,411 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 61,709 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 60,839 miles

both rear wheel bearing have slight play

nearside front lower crossmember holed

nearside rear handbrake reading low and close to failure

offside front lower arm radius arm has slight play

offside front seat belt slow to retract

Fail 29 Jun 2016 60,824 miles

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

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

both rear wheel bearing have slight play

nearside front lower crossmember holed

nearside rear handbrake reading low and close to failure

offside front lower arm radius arm has slight play

offside front seat belt slow to retract

Fail 1 Oct 2014 58,987 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

near side battery tray is corroded, play in steering idler on front axle beam, slight play in offside ball joints, brake pedal rubber is worn, brake imbalance to off side front is near to a failure

Pass 1 Oct 2014 58,987 miles

near side battery tray is corroded, play in steering idler on front axle beam, slight play in offside ball joints, brake pedal rubber is worn, brake imbalance to off side front is near to a failure

Pass 2 Oct 2013 58,171 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 57,668 miles

both rear wheel have slight play, both front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 13 May 2011 56,785 miles

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 56,258 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 55,481 miles

os lower beam axle corroded.

no rear brake limiter not fitted.

ns upper inner wing corroding.

os and ns front lower door steps corroded.

os lower inner wing to jacking point corroded.

Pass 16 May 2008 55,465 miles

brake g-force valve by-passed.

o/s and n/s front lower door steps corroding.

o/s screen zone a scratches.

o/s/f lower beam axle corroding.

Fail 8 May 2008 55,459 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to corrode

all welded areas weld adequetly not excellently

Pass 6 Apr 2006 54,166 miles

both front steps corroded

front discs corroded,o/s/f brake binding slightly

hc high at idle

various panels corroded

various patches welded on underside

windscreen scratched

Fail 30 Mar 2006 54,166 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front steps corroded

o/s/f brake binding slightly

various panels corroded

windscreen scratched

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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PYJ 266R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PYJ 266R, 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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PYJ 266R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 February 1977.

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