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VMA 719R

1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

70,548 mi
Last recorded70,548 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMA 719R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 70,548 miles

All tyres are perished.

All welded repairs checked as well as possible through thick underseal.

Corrosion in various places, some of which is only just acceptable, & some of which is excessive, but outside the mot prescribed areas.

Front tyres are worn on the inner edges.

Headlamps are losing beam intensity.

Metal brake pipe above front suspension is corroding.

Metal brake pipes going to rear wheels are corroding.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2015 70,544 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

All tyres are perished.

Corrosion in various places, some of which is only just acceptable, & some of which is excessive, but outside the mot prescribed areas.

Front tyres are worn on the inner edges.

Headlamps are losing beam intensity.

Metal brake pipe above front suspension is corroding.

Metal brake pipes going to rear wheels are corroding.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper efficiency not checked due to lack of washers.

Pass 7 May 2013 69,952 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s and o/s front corroded outside prescibed area

slight play in steering wheel and top column bush

Fail 30 Apr 2013 69,950 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s and o/s front corroded outside prescibed area

slight play in steering wheel and top column bush

Pass 18 Apr 2012 69,742 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

dampness around front brake valve

Fail 16 Apr 2012 69,741 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

dampness around front brake valve

Pass 14 Apr 2011 68,566 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 68,564 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 25 Jul 2009 67,040 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 66,938 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 63,701 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 Jul 2008 63,603 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Jul 2007 59,223 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 57,604 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 57,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pedal return spring broken

engine oil leak

extensive corrosion to underside of vehicle

n/s sliding door requires attension

n/s/rear inner cv boot split

o/s/front shocker lower mount locking device missing

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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VMA 719R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 46,488 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 VMA 719R, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VMA 719R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1977.

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