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VUR 612W

1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

199,698 mi
Last recorded199,698 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan55,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUR 612W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,957cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 199,698 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 199,583 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 199,566 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Entrance/exit door deteriorated and likely to cause injury sliding door excessively corroded causing sharp edges to be exposed wich may cause injury (9.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

ADVISE OVERALL BRAKING EFFICIENCY AT ONLY 65% IT WOULD APPEAR THE BRAKING SYSTEM EITHER REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Borderline pass (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside lower sill area corroded & holed near gas tank but not within a prescribed area

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Borderline pass (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 198,897 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 196,770 miles

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

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

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

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

non standard fuel cap fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2016 196,770 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

non standard fuel cap fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2014 195,869 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 195,868 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 194,261 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 194,261 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 192,799 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

nearside front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 26 May 2011 192,799 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

nearside front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2006 186,033 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 186,033 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 186,033 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2005 186,029 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 186,028 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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VUR 612W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 55,618 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 VUR 612W, 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 45 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 VUR 612W registered?

VUR 612W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is VUR 612W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUR 612W shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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