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VFD 956X

1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

31,147 mi
Last recorded31,147 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan55,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFD 956X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 31,147 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 30,665 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 29,123 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 28,094 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 27,573 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 25,879 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

nearside rear brake has very slight binding

Pass 1 Oct 2014 25,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 25,582 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 25,324 miles

general body corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2009 25,142 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 25,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 24,658 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 24,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 21,894 miles

nearside front tyre low inflated

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

corrosion rear inner wings

Pass 30 Mar 2006 17,481 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering rack bushes

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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VFD 956X is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VFD 956X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VFD 956X registered?

VFD 956X is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 15 October 1981.

Is VFD 956X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFD 956X shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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