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TWD 62W

1981 Volkswagen Motorcaravan

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,020 mi
Last recorded30,020 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Motorcaravan52,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWD 62W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorcaravan
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 30,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jun 2015 29,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2014 27,616 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 25,679 miles

minor rusting to n/s and o/s sill areas

osf bumper end cap missing

very minor surface rust on front brake disc / pos do to being stood

Pass 17 Dec 2010 20,506 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 19,323 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 79,124 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 79,123 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 77,550 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 77,550 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 77,050 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 76,455 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motorcaravan?

Based on 2,605 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,353
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96
Stop lamp not working 90
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 79
position lamp(s) not working 63
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TWD 62W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motorcaravan in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Motorcaravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.6% with a typical mileage of 52,261 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motorcaravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TWD 62W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motorcaravan typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 45 years old, this Volkswagen Motorcaravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TWD 62W registered?

TWD 62W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motorcaravan, first registered on 15 July 1981.

Is TWD 62W safe to buy?

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