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RYO 480R

1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,906 mi
Last recorded98,906 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYO 480R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 98,906 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 97,843 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 97,111 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 96,099 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 93,985 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 92,344 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of rear axle assembly close to excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 89,575 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 87,841 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 87,325 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 86,789 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 86,789 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 85,518 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 85,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 84,565 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 83,588 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 83,305 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 82,711 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 82,102 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 81,615 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 81,343 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 80,530 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 79,964 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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RYO 480R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RYO 480R, 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

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What year was RYO 480R registered?

RYO 480R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 20 May 1977.

Is RYO 480R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYO 480R shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RYO 480R have outstanding finance?

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