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UTM 735W

1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

17,843 mi
Last recorded17,843 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan55,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTM 735W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 17,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer gaiter split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower foot step holed and corroded

Offside Lower inner front sill holed and corroded

Offside Lower outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 17,406 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Lower sill corroded

Fail 3 May 2018 17,405 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Lower sill corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 14,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear cv gaiter slightly split and leakage of grease

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 13,118 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2015 11,996 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 9,892 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 7,482 miles

nearside front tyre tread perished

Fail 22 Apr 2013 7,471 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre tread perished

Pass 19 Apr 2012 5,515 miles

fuel pipe from fuel pump starting to perish

nearside headlight reflector in poor condition

nearside rear tyre starting to split

Pass 26 Apr 2011 3,797 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 3,788 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 23 Apr 2010 2,841 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 1,123 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 99,053 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 99,053 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 96,701 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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UTM 735W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UTM 735W, 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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What year was UTM 735W registered?

UTM 735W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 18 June 1981.

Is UTM 735W safe to buy?

The MOT history for UTM 735W shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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