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UMC 36L

1984 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,946 mi
Last recorded25,946 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2008
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Motor Caravan72,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMC 36L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2008 25,946 miles

Both rear tyres are perished in the tread

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front axle has been welded

Fail 19 Mar 2008 25,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both rear tyres are perished in the tread

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front axle has been welded

Pass 16 Mar 2007 25,558 miles

Both track rod end boot are split.

Lots of welding repaired too underside.

n/s/f metal brake pipe is rusty.

Fail 15 Mar 2007 25,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Lotsof welding repairs to underside

Metal brake pipe to n/s/r is rusty

Track rod end boots are split

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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UMC 36L is a 1984 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 72,110 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 UMC 36L, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was UMC 36L registered?

UMC 36L is a 1984 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 22 February 1984.

Is UMC 36L safe to buy?

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