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WFD 317S

1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

47,979 mi
Last recorded47,979 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFD 317S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 47,979 miles

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

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Fail 24 Jul 2017 47,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Pass 14 Jul 2016 47,675 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 47,305 miles

All four wheel bearings slight play

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly perished

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 47,016 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 46,567 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 46,566 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 45,266 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 44,544 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished,cords not visible.

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

offside floor to sill artea corroded and holed not failure dur to type of vehicle ref.testing guide

slight travel on brake pedal but has reserve

Fail 1 Sep 2009 44,542 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished,cords not visible

offside floor to sill area corroded and holed not failure due to type of vehicle ref. testing guide

slight travel on brake pedal but has reserve

Pass 26 Aug 2008 43,935 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 43,129 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 43,129 miles

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

chassis outriggers rusty

driver and passenger doors need attention

Fail 27 Sep 2005 43,042 miles

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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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WFD 317S is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WFD 317S, 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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What year was WFD 317S registered?

WFD 317S is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 7 October 1977.

Is WFD 317S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WFD 317S shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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