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TMJ 109W

1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

69,158 mi
Last recorded69,158 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan55,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMJ 109W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 69,158 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 66,667 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 66,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 64,207 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 64,207 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 62,192 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 62,192 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 60,766 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 60,766 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least four more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering arm fractured to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2020 58,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 58,759 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering arm deformed play at fixing (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 57,082 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 55,430 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 55,430 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 54,183 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 52,890 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 50,708 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 47,247 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 47,247 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 43,145 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2012 41,034 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 37,198 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 34,591 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 35,485 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 32,484 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 30,707 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 29,316 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 29,254 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 29,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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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TMJ 109W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 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 TMJ 109W, 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.

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What year was TMJ 109W registered?

TMJ 109W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 9 March 1981.

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