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RDL 891S

1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

20,693 mi
Last recorded20,693 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDL 891S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 20,693 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front axle beam slightly corroded

Pass 13 May 2017 15,025 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 9,608 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2016 9,608 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 2,673 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 95,477 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 88,730 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 81,035 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 73,325 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 65,740 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 58,241 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 49,865 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 49,865 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 41,888 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 33,440 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 33,439 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Advise corrosion to the o/s rear sills

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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RDL 891S is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 RDL 891S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RDL 891S registered?

RDL 891S is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 5 August 1977.

Is RDL 891S safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDL 891S shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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