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ACD 420T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,038 mi
Last recorded62,038 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACD 420T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 62,038 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 62,019 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 61,839 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 61,144 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 61,144 miles

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2014 61,108 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 59,430 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 57,143 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 57,135 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 53,764 miles

nearside front upper ball joint dust boot split

offside door mirror glass poor

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

washers poorly aimed

wear in centre pivot on front axle beam

wipers poor

Fail 16 Feb 2011 53,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front upper ball joint dust boot split

offside door mirror glass poor

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

washers poorly aimed

wear in centre pivot on front axle beam

wipers poor

Pass 17 Feb 2010 45,961 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

corrosion to offside step area

headlamp aims on lower limit

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside reverse light inoperative

various oil leaks

wear in steering pivot at centre of front axle

windscreen damaged

wipers poor

Fail 26 Jan 2010 45,952 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

corrosion to offside front of vehicle underside

offside headlamp aim on limit

wear in centre steering pivot mounted to front axle

wipers poor

Pass 13 Feb 2009 36,360 miles

brake pipe over gearbox rusty

headlamp aims on limit

offside front and nearside front brake pipes rusty

offside rear outer drive shaft gaitor split

slight interaction on both rear lights

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes close to limit

various slight oil leaks

wipers poor

Fail 12 Feb 2009 36,340 miles

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

brake pipe over gearbox rusty

headlamp aims on limit

offside front and nearside front brake pipes rusty

offside rear outer drive shaft gaitor split

slight interaction on both rear lights

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes close to limit

various slight oil leaks

wipers poor

Pass 30 May 2008 30,720 miles

nearside rear tyre at 2mm

offside headlamp aim on limit

rear tyres perished

short brake pipe on nearside front brake caliper rusty

short brake pipe on offside front brake caliper rusty

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

wear in steering drag link end

Fail 30 May 2008 30,720 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

nearside rear tyre at 2mm

offside headlamp aim on limit

rear tyres perished

short brake pipe on nearside front brake caliper rusty

short brake pipe on offside front brake caliper rusty

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

wear in steering drag link end

Pass 18 May 2007 29,828 miles

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

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

nearside front seat belt not fitted

nearside front seat not fitted

repairs to front axle beam

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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ACD 420T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 50,158 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ACD 420T, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ACD 420T?

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What year was ACD 420T registered?

ACD 420T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 January 1979.

Is ACD 420T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACD 420T shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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