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SYF 54R

1987 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

37,640 mi
Last recorded37,640 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Motor Caravan118,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYF 54R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 37,640 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 37,550 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 37,228 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 36,829 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 36,131 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 35,509 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 34,576 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 34,576 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 33,473 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 31,851 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 22,883 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 17,864 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 17,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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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SYF 54R is a 1987 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 118,362 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 SYF 54R, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SYF 54R?

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What year was SYF 54R registered?

SYF 54R is a 1987 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 February 1987.

Is SYF 54R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SYF 54R shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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