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JRD 285W

1981 Volkswagen Motorcaravan

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

90,264 mi
Last recorded90,264 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2006
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Motorcaravan52,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRD 285W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorcaravan
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2006 90,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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JRD 285W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motorcaravan in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Motorcaravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.6% with a typical mileage of 52,261 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 Motorcaravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JRD 285W, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Motorcaravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JRD 285W registered?

JRD 285W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motorcaravan, first registered on 10 March 1981.

Is JRD 285W safe to buy?

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