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TNX 590R

1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,074 mi
Last recorded53,074 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNX 590R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 53,074 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion on nearside of front axle

slight play in steering pivot

Pass 28 Sep 2018 48,518 miles

Advise replacement of nearside front tyre as soon as possible.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 48,504 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside front axle mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Advise replacement of nearside front tyre as soon as possible.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 47,532 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber wearing

Pass 26 Sep 2016 45,313 miles

Nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 41,005 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 40,991 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 35,802 miles

steering box shaft, ball joint slight play

Pass 2 Sep 2013 32,471 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper self parking inoperative.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 29,562 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight noise from off side rear wheel when rotated.

Slight play in centre steering pivot.

Fail 21 Aug 2012 29,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight noise from off side rear wheel when rotated.

Slight play in centre steering pivot.

Pass 5 Sep 2011 27,588 miles

Nearside sun visor is poorly secured in the up position.

Offside front seat belt slow to recoil.

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

Windscreen wiper self park inoperative.

Fail 1 Sep 2011 27,588 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside sun visor is poorly secured in the up position.

Offside front seat belt slow to recoil.

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

Windscreen wiper self park inoperative.

Pass 7 May 2011 26,452 miles

van been reae bilt well under seald

Pass 3 Nov 2009 21,787 miles

Fuel pipe corroded at fuel tank exit point.

Inner rear CV boots deteriorated.

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

Nearside and offside front lower bump stops missing.

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside outer sill panel slightly corroded.

Offside rear outer CV joint worn.

Offside rear tyre worn close to limits on inner edge of tread surface.

Oil leak onto exhaust.

Outer rear CV boots deteriorated.

Fail 21 Oct 2009 21,731 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe corroded at fuel tank exit point.

Inner rear CV boots deteriorated.

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

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

Nearside and offside front lower bump stops missing.

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside outer sill panel slightly corroded.

Offside rear outer CV joint worn.

Offside rear tyre worn close to limits on inner edge of tread surface.

Oil leak onto exhaust.

Outer rear CV boots deteriorated.

Pass 1 Oct 2008 14,138 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 14,138 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 7,117 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

N/S track rod has play in it.

Oil leak

Steering box leaking

Fail 24 Oct 2007 7,111 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

N/S track rod has play in it.

Oil leak

Steering box leaking

Pass 23 Oct 2006 98,598 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 98,598 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

steering box leaking slightly

Pass 28 Oct 2005 92,722 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 92,722 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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TNX 590R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TNX 590R, 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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TNX 590R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 June 1977.

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