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TWV 587S

1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,475 mi
Last recorded35,475 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWV 587S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 35,475 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall cracked

Fail 20 Feb 2018 35,475 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle beam cracked 2 places (2.5.A.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 35,470 miles

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

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake grabbing slightly

Offside Front tyre wall cracked

Pass 17 Jun 2015 34,902 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 34,902 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 34,330 miles

o/s/f tyre perished.

Fail 11 Jun 2014 34,325 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre perished.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 34,045 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 34,045 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2012 33,188 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 33,021 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 31,643 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 31,643 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 29,579 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 29,579 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 29,560 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2007 25,072 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 May 2007 25,072 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 22,626 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2006 22,626 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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TWV 587S is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 TWV 587S, 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 TWV 587S registered?

TWV 587S is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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