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DUE 891C

1965 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

64,389 mi
Last recorded64,389 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1965 Volkswagen Motor Caravan49,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUE 891C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1965
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 64,389 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 64,368 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2017 49,343 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Aug 2017 49,273 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 47,373 miles

movement within steering system

movement within off side front king pin assembly

Fail 2 Jun 2016 47,360 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end loose pin missing (2.2.B.1d)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter not secure in engine bay (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

movement within off side front king pin assembly

movement within steering system

Pass 19 Jul 2013 46,060 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 46,046 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

all tyres splitting on outer side walls

Pass 24 Jul 2012 45,120 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 45,120 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 44,942 miles

corrosion starting in offside body sill and outrigger

Pass 6 May 2010 41,317 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 40,983 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 32,588 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 27,379 miles

steering idler worn

Pass 28 Apr 2006 19,210 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 19,210 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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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DUE 891C is a 1965 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1965 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 49,273 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 DUE 891C, 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 61 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DUE 891C?

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What year was DUE 891C registered?

DUE 891C is a 1965 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 12 March 1965.

Is DUE 891C safe to buy?

The MOT history for DUE 891C shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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