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TDE 634S

1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,923 mi
Last recorded70,923 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,830 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDE 634S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 70,923 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009

Nearside Front Sub-frame modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 69,620 miles

slight play in steering damper

Fail 23 Aug 2007 69,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in steering damper bush

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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TDE 634S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 44,830 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 TDE 634S, 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 48 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 TDE 634S registered?

TDE 634S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is TDE 634S safe to buy?

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