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TVU 362X

1981 Volkswagen Caravanette

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

28,121 mi
Last recorded28,121 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Caravanette55,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVU 362X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 May 2012 28,121 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 23,958 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 23,935 miles

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

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)

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravanette?

Based on 1,995 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,190
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 133
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
position lamp(s) not working 73
Stop lamp not working 61
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TVU 362X is a 1981 Volkswagen Caravanette in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Caravanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 55,075 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 Caravanette fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TVU 362X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravanette typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 45 years old, this Volkswagen Caravanette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TVU 362X?

You can check the full history of TVU 362X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was TVU 362X registered?

TVU 362X is a 1981 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 11 September 1981.

Is TVU 362X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVU 362X shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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