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VSJ 863S

1978 Volkswagen Motorcaravan

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

9,187 mi
Last recorded9,187 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Motorcaravan40,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSJ 863S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorcaravan
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 9,187 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 9,180 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 8,137 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/r brake back-plate corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2020 8,136 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 8,111 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 8,111 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 8,075 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 7,886 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 7,079 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 6,294 miles

Sharp edges to body work taped over poor repair

Fail 28 May 2014 6,294 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 May 2013 4,994 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Poor tape repairs to sharpe edges

Pass 24 Apr 2012 3,780 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 3,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 2,829 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 99,516 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 97,348 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 95,581 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 93,926 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motorcaravan?

Based on 2,605 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,353
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96
Stop lamp not working 90
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 79
position lamp(s) not working 63
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VSJ 863S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motorcaravan in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Motorcaravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 40,784 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motorcaravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VSJ 863S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motorcaravan typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen Motorcaravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VSJ 863S registered?

VSJ 863S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motorcaravan, first registered on 8 June 1978.

Is VSJ 863S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VSJ 863S shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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