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RWE 611R

1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,531 mi
Last recorded72,531 miles
Recorded on4 May 2013
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWE 611R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2013 72,531 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 7,234 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

bolts loose on n/s/r driveshaft

crossion all round

o/s/f seatbelt frayed

small split in brake pedal rubber

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

vehicle has had extensive welding repairs

Fail 25 Jul 2011 7,236 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

bolts loose on n/s/r driveshaft

o/s/f seatbelt frayed

small split in brake pedal rubber

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

vehicle has had extensive welding repairs

Pass 22 Jun 2010 5,959 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

small split in brake pedal rubber

vehicle has had extensive welding repairs

Fail 21 Jun 2010 5,958 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

small split in brake pedal rubber

vehicle has had extensive welding repairs

Fail 29 Jun 2009 5,122 miles

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 5,122 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 4,628 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 4,628 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 May 2006 2,546 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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RWE 611R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RWE 611R, 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 RWE 611R registered?

RWE 611R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 25 May 1977.

Is RWE 611R safe to buy?

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