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SCE 633S

1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

44,177 mi
Last recorded44,177 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCE 633S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 May 2017 44,177 miles

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

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded forward chassis rails corroded within 30cms mounting point (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor corroded within 30cms mounting points (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s inner wheel arch area corroded within 30cms mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor corroded within 30cms mounting points (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area corroded within 30cms mounting point (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded side step corroded within 30cms mounting point (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area corroded within 30cms mounting point (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded side step corroded within 30cms mounting point (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area corroded within 30cms mounting point (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front panel corroded within 30cms mounting point (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

rear panel corroded

water in indicator n/s front

Pass 25 Aug 2016 43,107 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 43,106 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 42,347 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 42,341 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

fuel pipe chaffing on clutch cable and heat exchanger!!.

n/s outer c.v gaiter badly deteriorated.

Pass 25 Jul 2014 39,999 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s chassis corroded outside prescibed areas

Fail 10 Jul 2014 39,903 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Chassis and sills thin in places

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside chassis corroded outside prescribed area

Nearside rear constant velocity gaiter damaged

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 37,413 miles

Nearside rear c/v gaiter split

Fail 15 Jul 2013 37,302 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear c/v gaiter split

Pass 23 Jul 2012 34,785 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drivers seatbelt slow to retract.

drivers sun visor is broken but still folds clear of screen o.k.

new brake pads fitted to n/s front but old pads still in o/s,but brake balance o.k. at time of retest!.

rear suspension has reduced clearance at bump stops.

Fail 13 Jul 2012 34,756 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drivers seatbelt slow to retract.

drivers sun visor is broken but still folds clear of screen o.k.

rear suspension has reduced clearance at bump stops.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 31,936 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

area underneath vehicle has been fiberglassed but is outside prescribed area.

drivers sun visor clip broken but still folds clear of screen o.k.

n/s front brake binding slightly.

n/s rear service and park brake readings slightly low.

rear crossmemner has been repaired but tow hitch has also now been removed.

rear seat in caravan not fitted with seatbelts.

rear susspension has very little clearance with bump stops.

service brake has a lot of free travel.

stickers in screen.

Fail 15 Jul 2011 31,931 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

area underneath vehicle has been fiberglassed but is outside prescribed area.

drivers sun visor clip broken but still folds clear of screen o.k.

n/s front brake binding slightly.

rear seat in caravan not fitted with seatbelts.

rear susspension has very little clearance with bump stops.

service brake has a lot of free travel.

stickers in screen.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 29,197 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front floor/chassis corroded, Outside prescribed area

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded, Outside prescribed area

Offside seatbelt slightly frayed

Fail 16 Jul 2010 29,103 miles

Nearside 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 front floor/chassis corroded, Outside prescribed area

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded, Outside prescribed area

Offside seatbelt slightly frayed

Pass 17 Jul 2009 26,951 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parts of chassis/floor covered in thick underseal

Pass 1 Aug 2008 23,805 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 23,672 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 20,971 miles

Battery insecure

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

nearside wiper blade not fully touching screen on sweep. not likely to fail or cause loss of visibility

Pass 15 Aug 2006 18,397 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 18,389 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

alternator drive belt is very slack.

o/s park brake reading slightly low.

service brake has a lot of free travel.

vacuum pipe to carburettor is split.

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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SCE 633S is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 SCE 633S, 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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SCE 633S is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 20 October 1977.

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