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FPW 118

1982 Volkswagen Motorcaravan

Brown Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,417 mi
Last recorded8,417 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Motorcaravan27,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPW 118
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorcaravan
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 2 Mar 2015 8,417 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 8,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motorcaravan?

Based on 2,605 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,353
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96
Stop lamp not working 90
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 79
position lamp(s) not working 63
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FPW 118 is a 1982 Volkswagen Motorcaravan in Brown with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Motorcaravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 27,186 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motorcaravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FPW 118, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motorcaravan typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 44 years old, this Volkswagen Motorcaravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FPW 118?

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What year was FPW 118 registered?

FPW 118 is a 1982 Volkswagen Motorcaravan, first registered on 9 March 1982.

Is FPW 118 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPW 118 shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FPW 118 have outstanding finance?

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