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CVL 971X

1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,346 mi
Last recorded81,346 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVL 971X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1982
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2009 81,346 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 81,346 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 80,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 80,781 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 80,231 miles

Slight play in O/S/F top bush

Pass 25 Apr 2006 79,909 miles
Pass 4 May 2005 79,241 miles

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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CVL 971X is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 52,171 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CVL 971X, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CVL 971X?

You can check the full history of CVL 971X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CVL 971X registered?

CVL 971X is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 March 1982.

Is CVL 971X safe to buy?

The MOT history for CVL 971X shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CVL 971X have outstanding finance?

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