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VHV 291S

1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Brown Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

28,496 mi
Last recorded28,496 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHV 291S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 28,496 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over gearbox (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 28,496 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel hose insecure fuel filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened suspension beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened in two places marked with yellow chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear into 3 way valve (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over gearbox (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 28,304 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 28,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 27,132 miles

front axle starting to rust

offside front inner sill rusted and holed not within 30cm of prescribed

Fail 20 Sep 2017 27,135 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

offside front inner rusted and holed not within 30cm of prescribed area

Pass 18 Jul 2016 26,081 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front axle beam (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 23,435 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 21,582 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 21,582 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 20,877 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 18,190 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 15,295 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 8,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Jun 2010 8,002 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 May 2009 148 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

all tyres slightly perished

some corrosion to both front outriggers

some corrosion to offside inner sill

Pass 26 May 2009 148 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

all tyres slightly perished

some corrosion to both front outriggers

some corrosion to offside inner sill

Pass 10 Jun 2008 97,441 miles

Oil leak

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 May 2007 97,302 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion to offside front, and nearside front, chassis outrigger.

corrosion to offside inner door sill.

Fail 11 May 2007 97,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion to offside front, and nearside front chassis outrigger

corrosion to offside inner sill

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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VHV 291S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Brown with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 44,830 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 VHV 291S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VHV 291S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 29 March 1978.

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