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RGX 716X

1981 Volkswagen Caravanette

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

55,899 mi
Last recorded55,899 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2020
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Caravanette55,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGX 716X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2020 55,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2019 55,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 55,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2017 54,809 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 54,271 miles

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside track rod end dust cover perished

offside front lower arm dust cover perished

Pass 15 May 2015 53,876 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 53,734 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 53,714 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 53,228 miles

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

engine hatch hinge pins worn

Fail 15 Jul 2013 53,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

engine hatch hinge pins worn

Pass 16 Jul 2012 52,606 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s wiper spindle worn

passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 52,602 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s wiper spindle worn

passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 51,572 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 51,572 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 50,622 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Jul 2009 49,144 miles

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 47,871 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall perished and split

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished and split

offside front tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 4 Jul 2007 45,690 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 43,252 miles

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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RGX 716X is a 1981 Volkswagen Caravanette in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RGX 716X, 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.

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What year was RGX 716X registered?

RGX 716X is a 1981 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 22 December 1981.

Is RGX 716X safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGX 716X shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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