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RNV 177V

1984 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

12,848 mi
Last recorded12,848 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Motor Caravan72,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNV 177V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 12,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both, inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 12,470 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 12,443 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 12,432 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 12,371 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 10,293 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 7,454 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 4,204 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 3,977 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 3,974 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play more than necessary (2.6.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 3,936 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 3,926 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside handbrake slight low effort

nearside rear tyre inner wall badly perished and split

Pass 30 Jul 2014 26,799 miles

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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RNV 177V is a 1984 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 72,110 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 RNV 177V, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RNV 177V registered?

RNV 177V is a 1984 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 10 July 1984.

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The MOT history for RNV 177V shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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