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FOE 294D

1966 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

14,322 mi
Last recorded14,322 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 1966 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOE 294D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1966
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 14,322 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 14,321 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outrigger (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 14,155 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 14,129 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 12,335 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside rear axle bump stop missing

rear shockabsorbers weak

wheel bearings noisey rear and offside front

Fail 19 Jun 2013 12,294 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside rear axle bump stop missing

rear shockabsorbers weak

wheel bearings noisey rear and offside front

Pass 6 May 2011 7,486 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

many old repairs visible

Pass 30 Apr 2010 6,701 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

many old repairs to underside of vehicle

Fail 30 Apr 2010 6,701 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

many old repairs to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Jul 2008 5,366 miles

All front and rear wheel bearings noisey when rotated

Fail 4 Jul 2008 5,364 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All front and rear wheel bearings noisey when rotated

Pass 16 Jun 2007 3,935 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 3,932 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

both front wheel bearings sound noisey when spun

Fail 24 Jul 2006 2,691 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 2,691 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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FOE 294D is a 1966 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1966 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 46,344 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 FOE 294D, 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 60 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FOE 294D registered?

FOE 294D is a 1966 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 3 February 1966.

Is FOE 294D safe to buy?

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