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TEX 359R

1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,880 mi
Last recorded66,880 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEX 359R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 66,880 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 66,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Stop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b)

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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TEX 359R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TEX 359R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TEX 359R?

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What year was TEX 359R registered?

TEX 359R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 22 April 1977.

Is TEX 359R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TEX 359R shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TEX 359R have outstanding finance?

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