CarVerify

Free Car Check

THS 113R

1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

40,083 mi
Last recorded40,083 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHS 113R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 40,083 miles

Central Front steering idler play

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Nearside Rear chassis leg corroded

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

chassis/body corrosion

inner sills corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2023 40,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested no pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front steering idler play

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Nearside Rear chassis leg corroded

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

chassis/body corrosion

inner sills corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2020 39,352 miles

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal axle beam repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front steering idler slight play

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

sills/inner sills/chassis riggers and chassis corrosion

Fail 18 Dec 2020 39,352 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases right heat exchanger (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread lifting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal axle beam repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front steering idler slight play

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

sills/inner sills/chassis riggers and chassis corrosion

Pass 2 May 2018 38,788 miles

body/chassis corrosion

handbrake travel

right centre chassis damaged

right front brake binding

right front tyre sidewall cracked

right rear tyre tread and sidewall cracked

sills corroded

slight blow from exhaust

steering column play

Fail 2 May 2018 38,788 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

body/chassis corrosion

handbrake travel

right centre chassis damaged

right front brake binding

right front tyre sidewall cracked

right rear tyre tread and sidewall cracked

sills corroded

slight blow from exhaust

steering column play

Pass 3 May 2017 38,174 miles

sills corroded

steering column play

front brake binding slightly

right centre main chassis damaged

right front tyre sidewall cracked

right rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Fail 28 Apr 2017 38,174 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer failed (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner and outersidewalls split (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle beam holed (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake binding slightly

left foot/handbrake low effort

right centre main chassis damaged

right front tyre sidewall cracked

right rear tyre sidewalls cracked

sills corroded

steering column play

Pass 24 Nov 2015 37,929 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear brake fluctuation

Offside headlamp pattern poor

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion below battery mounting area

oil leak

rear tyres perished and split

Fail 18 Nov 2015 37,929 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear brake fluctuation

Offside headlamp pattern poor

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion below battery mounting area

oil leak

rear tyres perished and split

Pass 12 Jan 2015 37,137 miles

all tyres showing sighns of perishing

Fail 11 Nov 2014 37,137 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 May 2013 36,152 miles

battery security

front tyre sidewalls cracked

idle speed

rear tyre sidewalls cracked

right rear brake drum oval

steering column play

towing socket cover missing

Fail 8 May 2013 36,152 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

battery security

front tyre sidewalls cracked

idle speed

rear tyre sidewalls cracked

right rear brake drum oval

steering column play

towing socket cover missing

Pass 9 May 2012 34,955 miles

left outer cv boot split

left/right rear tyre sidewalls cracked

left/right upper ball joints slight lift

rear wheel bearing play

right front tyre sidewall cracked

steering box play

steering column play

Fail 9 May 2012 34,955 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering column play

right front tyre sidewall cracked

steering box play

left outer cv boot split

left/right rear tyre sidewalls cracked

left/right upper ball joints slight lift

rear wheel bearing play

Pass 6 May 2011 33,929 miles

idle speed high

left rear tyre sidewall cracked

left rear tyre sidewall cracked

rear barke balance

rear wheel bearing play

right front brake binding

right front tyre sidewall cracked

steering column play

steering damper damp

stering idler play

Fail 12 Apr 2011 33,855 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

handbrake travel

idle speed high

left front tyre sidewall cracked

left rear tyre sidewall cracked

rear brake balance

rear wheel bearing play

right front brake binding

right front tyre sidewall cracked

steering column play

steering damper damp

steering idler play

Pass 27 Apr 2010 31,719 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 31,719 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 30,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 30,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 29,133 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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
Full Volkswagen Motor Caravan reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

THS 113R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 THS 113R, 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 THS 113R?

You can check the full history of THS 113R by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was THS 113R registered?

THS 113R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1977.

Is THS 113R safe to buy?

The MOT history for THS 113R shows 23 tests with a 52.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does THS 113R have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on THS 113R. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.