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UOA 620L

1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

2,384 mi
Last recorded2,384 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan55,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOA 620L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 2,384 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 2,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 2,084 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 2,084 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 99,661 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Between near side and off side rear brake flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 May 2017 99,622 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Between near side and off side rear brake flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2016 96,074 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 96,073 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 93,135 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 91,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 86,961 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 86,939 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2009 82,431 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 82,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 82,083 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2007 81,016 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2007 80,748 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 77,423 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2006 77,423 miles

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

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)

Fail 30 Jan 2006 77,422 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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UOA 620L is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 55,618 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 UOA 620L, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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UOA 620L is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 May 1981.

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