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XVY 33R

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

12,391 mi
Last recorded12,391 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVY 33R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 12,391 miles

both rear wheel bearings slight play

Fail 8 Jun 2017 12,388 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings battery tray excessivley corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 25 May 2016 11,455 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r cv boot split

Fail 25 May 2016 11,455 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r cv boot split

Fail 27 Apr 2016 11,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

heavily corroded and holed in places but not within prescribed areas

o/s/r cv boot split

Pass 18 May 2015 10,237 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r driveshaft boot perished

Fail 18 May 2015 10,232 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r driveshaft boot perished

Pass 8 May 2014 9,216 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 May 2013 8,629 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 8,625 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 3 May 2012 72,111 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

front floors corroded but not within any mountings or suspension areas

rear floors corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2012 72,109 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

front floors corroded but not within any mountings or suspension areas

rear floors corroded

Pass 4 May 2011 3,548 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 3,548 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 98,362 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 98,362 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 87,552 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 87,552 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 80,194 miles

most underbody splas panels coroeded

nearside frontjacking point coroeded

offside rearsillback coroeded

Fail 18 Jul 2007 80,194 miles

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

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

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

coreosion in offside and nearside sill backs

coreosion in under body pannels

Fail 17 Jul 2007 80,189 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 74,226 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 74,226 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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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XVY 33R is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 45,866 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 XVY 33R, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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XVY 33R is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 21 December 1976.

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