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TSO 510R

1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,521 mi
Last recorded71,521 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSO 510R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 71,521 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 71,520 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 71,506 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 71,506 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 71,336 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 71,336 miles

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

all tyres have cracks and splits within the tread area

Pass 11 Jun 2018 70,993 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 70,993 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2016 70,891 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear inner arch damaged but not affecting vehicle strength

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

clutch anti-slip missing

Fail 4 Feb 2016 70,891 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported engine bay over cooling fan (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure fuel pump wiring (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EGR pipe (7.1.2)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Inner Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear inner arch damaged but not affecting vehicle strength

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

clutch anti-slip missing

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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TSO 510R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 TSO 510R, 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 TSO 510R registered?

TSO 510R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1977.

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