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SVC 577W

1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,625 mi
Last recorded84,625 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2008
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan55,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVC 577W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2008 84,625 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 84,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 84,537 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 84,537 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 84,365 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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SVC 577W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 55,618 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 SVC 577W, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SVC 577W?

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What year was SVC 577W registered?

SVC 577W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 19 May 1981.

Is SVC 577W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVC 577W shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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