MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,083 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Outer Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravanette?
Based on 1,995 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.
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REA 652W is a 1980 Volkswagen Caravanette in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
Across all 1980 Volkswagen Caravanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 48,296 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravanette fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying REA 652W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Caravanette typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 46 years old, this Volkswagen Caravanette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was REA 652W registered?
REA 652W is a 1980 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 14 November 1980.
Is REA 652W safe to buy?
The MOT history for REA 652W shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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