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RWF 636R

1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

51,977 mi
Last recorded51,977 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWF 636R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 51,977 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 51,894 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both outer sills corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 51,023 miles

under side has been welded and undersilled

Pass 8 Jul 2015 50,907 miles

Near side front chassis corroded but not excessive

Near side inner wheel arch corrode by outrigger

Pass 26 Jun 2014 50,663 miles

N/S front tyre cracking to side wall

N/S rear tyre cracking to side wall

O/S front tyre cracking to side wall

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge

O/S rear tyre cracking to side wall

Fail 28 Jun 2013 50,028 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 50,028 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 47,966 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 46,912 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 46,890 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 46,873 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 46,341 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 46,274 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 43,482 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 43,482 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2006 42,244 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2006 42,228 miles

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

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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RWF 636R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RWF 636R, 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 RWF 636R registered?

RWF 636R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 13 May 1977.

Is RWF 636R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RWF 636R shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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