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UWD 295X

1981 Volkswagen Caravanette

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,949 mi
Last recorded87,949 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Caravanette55,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWD 295X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 87,949 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 87,011 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 84,467 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 84,467 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 83,953 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 83,107 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 83,101 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 80,788 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 79,751 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 78,025 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 77,000 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 74,895 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 73,361 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 16 May 2008 72,182 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 8 May 2008 72,160 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 May 2007 70,108 miles

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

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes covered in sealer

ns rear wheel binding

os front jacking point holed

Fail 30 Apr 2007 70,099 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake pipes covered in sealer

front and rear tyres size ode

nsrear wheel binding

os front jacking point corredod

Pass 28 Jul 2006 69,607 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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UWD 295X is a 1981 Volkswagen Caravanette in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UWD 295X, 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

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What year was UWD 295X registered?

UWD 295X is a 1981 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 4 August 1981.

Is UWD 295X safe to buy?

The MOT history for UWD 295X shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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