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TNF 132X

1981 Volkswagen Caravanette

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

63,901 mi
Last recorded63,901 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Caravanette55,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNF 132X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2018 63,901 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 62,740 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor corroded (6.1.A.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both o/s n/s (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s inner sill corroded (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 61,701 miles

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

both sides rear floors corroded but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Fail 4 Apr 2016 61,696 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

both sides rear floors corroded but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Pass 31 Mar 2015 61,576 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2014 61,281 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 61,087 miles

drivers seat fore and aft mechanism does not function

Fail 1 Feb 2013 61,080 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

drivers seat fore and aft mechanism does not function

Pass 31 Jan 2012 60,388 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 60,384 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 58,456 miles

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2010 58,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2009 56,573 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 56,568 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2008 55,878 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 55,079 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2007 55,075 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 52,666 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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TNF 132X is a 1981 Volkswagen Caravanette in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TNF 132X, 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 TNF 132X registered?

TNF 132X is a 1981 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 18 November 1981.

Is TNF 132X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TNF 132X shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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