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TPC 508S

1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,364 mi
Last recorded95,364 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPC 508S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 95,364 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 95,071 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 94,601 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 94,601 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 93,936 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 93,144 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 90,992 miles

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

n/s/r drive shaft boot split

Pass 20 Nov 2007 90,651 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 90,651 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 87,308 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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TPC 508S is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 TPC 508S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TPC 508S?

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What year was TPC 508S registered?

TPC 508S is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 3 October 1977.

Is TPC 508S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TPC 508S shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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