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WFE 514S

1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

31,426 mi
Last recorded31,426 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFE 514S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 31,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 31,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 29,853 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 28,362 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 26,703 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 24,907 miles

Oil leak

expired tax disc displayed

Fail 8 Jun 2015 24,903 miles

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

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

Oil leak

expired tax disc displayed

Pass 19 May 2014 23,768 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 22,812 miles

7 pin trailer socket not working as intended

Fail 16 May 2013 22,812 miles

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

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

7 pin trailer socket not working as intended

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 21,281 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 21,281 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 20,220 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 20,220 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 19,750 miles

handbrake only just passed minimum requirement

Pass 15 Sep 2008 18,213 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 18,213 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 17,200 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 15,556 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2006 15,520 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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WFE 514S is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WFE 514S, 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 WFE 514S registered?

WFE 514S is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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