CarVerify

Free Car Check

RNT 193R

1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,217 mi
Last recorded45,217 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNT 193R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 45,217 miles

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

Offside Front step corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2017 44,664 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 43,254 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 41,864 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 11,826 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 37,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 34,418 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 31,176 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 30,709 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 29,565 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 29,382 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 29,382 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

battery tray area correded

Pass 20 Jun 2006 28,205 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 28,195 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

corrosion on n/s/r axle beam near hand brake mounting

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
Full Volkswagen Motor Caravan reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RNT 193R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RNT 193R, 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

How do I check the history of RNT 193R?

You can check the full history of RNT 193R by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RNT 193R registered?

RNT 193R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 2 March 1977.

Is RNT 193R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNT 193R shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RNT 193R have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RNT 193R. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.