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RMF 476R

1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

68,419 mi
Last recorded68,419 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMF 476R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 68,419 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 67,520 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 67,513 miles

Headlamp switch faulty won't operate main beam (1.7.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 66,976 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 66,970 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking valve (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wing (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 64,110 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 64,106 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

both front floors corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 63,573 miles

N/S and O/S/F inner wheel arch/flooring excessively corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2014 63,565 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

N/S and O/S/F inner wheel arch/flooring excessively corroded

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

Rear crossmember excessively corroded at multiple points

Pass 6 Sep 2013 58,810 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 51,133 miles

nearside and offside front balljoints have slightly split rubber boots

nearside rear inner sill area slightly corroded not in prescribed area

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 9 May 2011 50,750 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2011 50,750 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 69,767 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 49,767 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 47,324 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 44,862 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 41,978 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 41,978 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Inner Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2006 39,191 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 39,189 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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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RMF 476R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RMF 476R, 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 RMF 476R registered?

RMF 476R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 17 June 1977.

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