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RLP 368W

1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Purple Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

26,640 mi
Last recorded26,640 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan55,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLP 368W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1981
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 26,640 miles

Offside Rear undersill corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2015 26,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 25,736 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 25,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 25,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r step area corroded

o/s/f step area corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2012 24,318 miles

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

o/s/f door step slight corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2011 22,227 miles

N/S/R AND O/S/R OUTER CV BOOTS PERISHED

Fail 27 Jul 2011 22,227 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

N/S/R AND O/S/R OUTER CV BOOTS PERISHED

Pass 2 Jul 2010 19,527 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 16,840 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 16,840 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 14,896 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside cylinder head leaking exhaust gases

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2008 14,879 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside cylinder head leaking exhaust gases

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2008 14,871 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

child seat fitted to n/s/f belt not tested

corrosion in n/s/f door shut

corrosion to both front floors

corrosion to both inner and outer sills

corrosion to front door steps

corrosion to front metal brake pipes

exhaust system in poor condition and repairs

horn poor

n/s/r flexi hose unions corroded

play in both rear hubs

rear corners repaired

Pass 27 Feb 2007 12,852 miles

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

corrosion rear of body ,both sides

nearside floor small holes

Fail 27 Feb 2007 12,852 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion rear of body ,both sides

nearside floor small holes

Pass 13 Apr 2006 10,994 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 10,994 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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RLP 368W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Purple with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RLP 368W, 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 RLP 368W registered?

RLP 368W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 10 February 1981.

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