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VNX 390S

1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

2,783 mi
Last recorded2,783 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNX 390S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 2,783 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 2,710 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S/F FLOOR/INNER STEP ( marked with chalk) (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened FLEXI BRAKE HOSE (3.6.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 2,047 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 1,324 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 573 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake pipes corroded

front outer valance/ offside inner arch have holes due to corrosion

slight play in both wheel bearings

Fail 27 Mar 2015 569 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake pipes corroded

front outer valance/ offside inner arch have holes due to corrosion

slight play in both wheel bearings

Pass 26 Mar 2014 98,522 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front steps corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2014 98,522 miles

Nearside 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f step corroded and holed

o/s/f step corroded and holed

Pass 10 Apr 2013 97,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 97,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 95,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front inner wheel arches/ front valance corroded but not within perscribed area

general corrosion

Fail 30 Mar 2012 95,478 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front inner wheel arches/ front valance corroded but not within perscribed area

general corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2011 92,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

no o/s/rear fog

o/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Fail 18 Mar 2011 92,288 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

no o/s/rear fog

o/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Pass 18 Mar 2010 91,304 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 91,304 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 91,303 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise slight leak from steering box

Pass 19 Jun 2007 90,620 miles

offside front crossmember/outrigger corroded not in prescribed area

Fail 11 Jun 2007 90,608 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front crossmember/outrigger corroded not in prescribed area

Pass 22 Jun 2006 89,417 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 89,417 miles

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

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

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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VNX 390S is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 VNX 390S, 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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VNX 390S is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 17 August 1977.

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