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XGR 312R

1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Maroon Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,502 mi
Last recorded65,502 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGR 312R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1977
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 65,502 miles

main suspension parts heavily corroded.

offside heat exchanger and pipes missing.

previous repairs heavily undersealed.

Pass 20 Apr 2018 64,796 miles

previous repairs heavily under sealed

Pass 30 Jun 2016 64,151 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

underside of vehicle heavily repaired and undersealed

Fail 14 Jun 2016 64,151 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported between chassis rails (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

underside of vehicle heavily repaired/corroded and undersealed

Pass 9 Jun 2015 64,129 miles

previous repairs heavily undersealed

underside very heavily corroded outside of perscribed areas

Pass 18 Jun 2014 63,514 miles

lots of welding been done befor

tow bar fitted but no electrics fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2014 63,514 miles

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

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

lots of welding been done befor

tow bar fitted but no electrics fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2013 63,037 miles

lots of welding been done befor

tow bar fitted but no electrics fitted

Fail 20 May 2013 63,037 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

lots of welding been done

main beem tell tell not working

tow bar fitted but no eletrics fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2012 62,567 miles

Oil leak

lots of welding been done

n/s/r brake slightly binding

the under side of vehicle heaverly coroded

Fail 2 Apr 2012 62,559 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

n/s/r brake slightly binding

lots of welding been done

Oil leak

the under side of vehicle heaverly coroded

Pass 24 Mar 2011 62,084 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

O/S/F floor and step corroded

Rear floor corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 62,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

O/S/F floor and step corroded

Rear floor corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 61,200 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 60,949 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 60,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 60,857 miles

various areas of corrosion but not within any prescribed areas

Fail 31 Jul 2007 60,857 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

corrosion to various parts of body underside but not within any prescribed areas

front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2006 60,714 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes from master cylinder slightly corroded

corrosion to some parts of chassis and body but not within 30cm of prescribed areas

nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 22 Jun 2006 60,644 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

body in poor condition corrosion to steps,wheel arches and doors

chassis and underside has lots of welding patches and generaly badly corroded

corrosion in engine bay

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

non obligatory mirror damaged

some play in steering idler

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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XGR 312R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Maroon with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XGR 312R, 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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XGR 312R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 June 1977.

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