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HUC 944W

1981 Volkswagen Caravanette

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,830 mi
Last recorded83,830 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Caravanette55,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUC 944W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 83,830 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 83,702 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 83,697 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 83,390 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 83,073 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 82,701 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 82,038 miles

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber split

Pass 19 Apr 2011 81,391 miles

under body getting rusty and flexy hose ferrells getting rusty

Fail 19 Apr 2011 81,391 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

under body getting rusty and flexy hose ferrells getting rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2010 79,505 miles

under body weak and rusty and tyre walls cracking with age

Fail 16 Mar 2010 79,505 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

under body weak and rusty and tyre walls cracking with age

Pass 17 Mar 2009 77,643 miles

brake pipes and ferrules on flexy hoses slightly corroded

head lights have tape on glass for beam pattern

Pass 19 Mar 2008 76,464 miles

underbody rusty

Fail 14 Mar 2008 76,457 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

underbody rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2006 74,593 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 74,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

slight play in centre steering pin

Pass 28 Dec 2005 72,934 miles

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravanette?

Based on 1,995 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,190
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 133
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
position lamp(s) not working 73
Stop lamp not working 61
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HUC 944W is a 1981 Volkswagen Caravanette in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Caravanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 55,075 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravanette fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HUC 944W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravanette typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 45 years old, this Volkswagen Caravanette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HUC 944W?

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What year was HUC 944W registered?

HUC 944W is a 1981 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 5 February 1981.

Is HUC 944W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HUC 944W shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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