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VKD 269V

1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,501 mi
Last recorded85,501 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,644 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKD 269V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 85,501 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 85,500 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2012 85,236 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 85,236 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Engine oil leak.

Pass 11 Jul 2011 85,039 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 85,039 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Corrosion in nearside front inner sill.Front brakes binding slightly.

Pass 18 Jun 2010 83,911 miles

Corrosion in nearside inner sill/chassis member.

Fail 16 Jun 2010 83,911 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Corrosion in nearside inner sill/chassis member.

Pass 23 May 2008 81,481 miles

O/S rear brake hose rubber outer sleeve has a bulge. but ok under pressure.

Pass 17 Nov 2006 80,844 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 80,831 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 79,785 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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VKD 269V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 44,644 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 VKD 269V, 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 46 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 VKD 269V registered?

VKD 269V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 2 April 1980.

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