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Q71ACF

1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,046 mi
Last recorded47,046 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2008
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan55,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ71ACF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2008 47,046 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

very heavy surface corrosion and holes all over van

Pass 8 Dec 2006 46,078 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 46,065 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 43,419 miles

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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Q71ACF is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 Q71ACF, 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 Q71ACF registered?

Q71ACF is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is Q71ACF safe to buy?

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