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RDH 307R

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

84,571 mi
Last recorded84,571 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDH 307R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 84,571 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 84,335 miles

Unable to fully assess vehicle underside for corrosion as it has been heavily wax oiled and undersealed.

Pass 8 May 2014 84,079 miles

Offside rear chassis leg corroded

Vehicle underside has extensive areas welded which have been covered in underseal making assessment difficult

Fail 7 May 2014 84,079 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear chassis leg corroded

Vehicle underside has extensive areas welded which have been covered in underseal making assessment difficult

Pass 25 Apr 2013 83,788 miles

Vehicle underside undersealed

Fail 18 Apr 2013 83,788 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle underside undersealed

Pass 30 Apr 2012 83,458 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 83,053 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 83,053 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 81,835 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 75,755 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 75,754 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 71,770 miles

engine oil leaks

front cross member corroded

non standard engine and suspension fitted

welding repairs to underbody

Pass 29 Jun 2007 65,487 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 65,487 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2007 65,487 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 58,837 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2006 58,803 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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RDH 307R is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 45,866 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 RDH 307R, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RDH 307R registered?

RDH 307R is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 15 October 1976.

Is RDH 307R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDH 307R shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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