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NFT 320X

1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests17 (7 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate41.2%

Mileage

43,601 mi
Last recorded43,601 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFT 320X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2014 43,601 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust in poor condition

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 41,867 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 41,867 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 40,160 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 40,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 36,587 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 36,587 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 34,716 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 34,714 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 34,024 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 34,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 33,901 miles

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

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front step areas corroded

both rear chassis legs corroded

n/s sill edge badly corroded but not within prescribed areas

Pass 18 Sep 2007 31,692 miles

Corrosion to n/s & o/s door steps

Corrosion to n/s/r & o/s/r chassis legs

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Repairs to o/s sill which appear to be non metal but appears satisfactory

Slight bind n/s/f brake

Fail 17 Sep 2007 31,692 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Corrosion to n/s & o/s door steps

Corrosion to n/s/r & o/s/r chassis legs

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Repairs to o/s sill which appear to be non metal

Slight bind n/s/f brake

Pass 6 Sep 2006 30,671 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

outer sills sligt corrsion

Fail 4 Sep 2006 30,663 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2006 30,655 miles

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

Centre Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

heavey corrosion to underside

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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NFT 320X is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.2%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 52,171 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 NFT 320X, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NFT 320X registered?

NFT 320X is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1982.

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