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TNB 434R

1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Cream Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,499 mi
Last recorded40,499 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNB 434R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1977
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2012 40,499 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 39,628 miles

front discs corroded

oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2010 39,626 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

front discs corroded

oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2009 38,315 miles

brake furrels corroeded

chassis corroded

cv boots perishing

drivers window does not open

exhaust corroded

floor corroded

front discs corroded

oil leak

passenger window does not open

slight play in n/s/f wheel

slight play in o/s/f wheel

slight play in rear wheels

Fail 22 Jun 2009 38,305 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

drivers window does not open

exhaust corroded

floor corroded

front discs corroded

oil leak

passenger window does not open

slight play in n/s/f wheel

slight play in o/s/f wheel

slight play in rear wheels

brake furrels corroeded

chassis corroded

cv boots perishing

Pass 22 Jun 2007 38,187 miles

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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TNB 434R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Cream with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 TNB 434R, 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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TNB 434R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 25 July 1977.

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