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RAX 351R

1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

51,034 mi
Last recorded51,034 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAX 351R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 51,034 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fronts (2.7.3)

general under body corrosion

Fail 11 May 2018 51,032 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rust hole o/s/r chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings small holes under drivers seat (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion o/s inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fronts (2.7.3)

general under body corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2017 50,259 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 50,258 miles

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Both sides (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 47,603 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 44,845 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 44,845 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 42,792 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 39,260 miles

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 11 Sep 2012 39,259 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 5 Sep 2011 36,528 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 36,528 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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RAX 351R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RAX 351R, 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 RAX 351R registered?

RAX 351R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 17 March 1977.

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