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SDM 973V

1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

5,504 mi
Last recorded5,504 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDM 973V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 5,504 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 5,504 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 4,845 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 4,024 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 3,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering box (2.2.C.1h)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear sill to floor

smoke from engine

Pass 27 Aug 2015 1,504 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 1,491 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear axle corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2014 98,606 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 96,637 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 93,808 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 92,913 miles

Nearside mirror cracked, Offside mirror slightly defused

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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SDM 973V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 44,644 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 SDM 973V, 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 46 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 SDM 973V registered?

SDM 973V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 13 February 1980.

Is SDM 973V safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDM 973V shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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