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RUD 587T

1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,364 mi
Last recorded58,364 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUD 587T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 58,364 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 54,402 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 54,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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 4 Apr 2018 53,845 miles

advise some imbalance on rear brakes advise requires further attention

Pass 16 Mar 2017 52,764 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 51,562 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 50,175 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 50,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 48,664 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 47,253 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

blistering of paintwork at seat belt prescribed areas

long travel at brake pedal

nearside rear drive shaft outer boot split

slight free play at steering idler

Fail 8 Jan 2013 47,249 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

blistering of paintwork at seat belt prescribed areas

long travel at brake pedal

nearside rear drive shaft outer boot split

slight free play at steering idler

Pass 27 Apr 2011 47,229 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

long travel at foot and handbrake

nearside rear drive shaft boot is split

Fail 18 Apr 2011 47,222 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

long travel at foot and handbrake

nearside rear drive shaft boot is split

Pass 16 Apr 2010 44,056 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside rear drive shaft rubber boot split

Pass 27 Apr 2009 42,717 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear drive shaft boots are in poor condition

Pass 18 Oct 2007 41,110 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2007 39,586 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)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 39,057 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside rear drive shaft outer boot split

Pass 9 Nov 2005 36,212 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 36,212 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

emissions h c too high un til idle speed raised

o/s/f wheel harder to spin than n/s/f

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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RUD 587T is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 44,830 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 RUD 587T, 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 48 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 RUD 587T registered?

RUD 587T is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 22 December 1978.

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