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TMX 128R

1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

9,850 mi
Last recorded9,850 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMX 128R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 9,850 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 9,850 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2017 8,145 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 5,889 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 5,889 miles

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 3,323 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 157 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 97,801 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 97,801 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 95,813 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

nearside rear outer c/v joint worn

Fail 21 Jun 2012 95,813 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

nearside rear outer c/v joint worn

Pass 21 Jun 2011 93,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight leak front brake union

Fail 14 Jun 2011 93,068 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 91,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 89,772 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 89,772 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 87,754 miles

oil leak

rear cv gator split †steering box possible leak

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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TMX 128R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TMX 128R, 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.

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What year was TMX 128R registered?

TMX 128R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 13 January 1977.

Is TMX 128R safe to buy?

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