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TNX 593R

1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

20,703 mi
Last recorded20,703 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNX 593R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 20,703 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front door step rusted

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear chassis ends rusted

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rust on chassis +floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rust on rear brake back plates

Fail 28 Jun 2023 20,703 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front door step rusted

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear chassis ends rusted

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rust on chassis +floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rust on rear brake back plates

Pass 13 Apr 2021 20,688 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door step rusted

Offside Rear floor rusted x2

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

play in steering idler

rear crossmember rusted (engine mounts)

rust on chassis +inner wings +floors +jacking points +under body rust

Fail 8 Apr 2021 20,688 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door step rusted

Offside Rear floor rusted x2

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

play in steering idler

rear crossmember rusted (engine mounts)

rust on chassis +inner wings +floors +jacking points +under body rust

Pass 26 Apr 2016 20,566 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake bind o/s/f

n/s/f door step rusted

o/s/r inner wing rusted

play in steering idler

rust on chassis

Fail 25 Apr 2016 20,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake bind o/s/f

n/s/f door step rusted

o/s/r inner wing rusted

play in steering idler

rust on chassis

Pass 15 Apr 2014 20,562 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all bump stops missing

n/s/f chassis rusted

n/s/f door step rusted

play in steering box

play in steering idler

rear brakes uneven

rust on chassis +crossmembers +suspension arms +subframe

suspension low

Fail 11 Apr 2014 20,562 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all bump stops missing

n/s/f chassis rusted

n/s/f door step rusted

play in steering box

play in steering idler

rear brakes uneven

rust on chassis +crossmembers +suspension arms +subframe

suspension low

Pass 31 Jul 2012 20,140 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all bump stops missing

front door steps rusted

n/s/f brake uneven

play in steering idler

rear brakes balance

rear crossmember rusted

rear light fault

rust on chassis +floors +inner wings +under body rust

Fail 26 Jul 2012 20,140 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all bump stops missing

front door steps rusted

play in steering idler

rear brakes balance

rear crossmember rusted

rear light fault

rust on chassis +floors +inner wings +under body rust

Pass 29 Oct 2010 19,394 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 19,393 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 18,907 miles

Battery loose in tray

General Surface Corrosion to underside of vehicle

General surface corrosion to cab floor

Metal brake pipes (all round) starting to corrode

Steering components have slight wear

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 6 Jun 2008 18,467 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 18,467 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2006 17,907 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 17,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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 593R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 593R, 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 593R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 23 June 1977.

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