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ADG 868T

1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

67,667 mi
Last recorded67,667 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADG 868T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 67,667 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 65,318 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 63,787 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 62,333 miles

front cross beam corroded and weak needs urgent attention

Pass 15 Jun 2015 61,675 miles

front axle beam corroded and weak

Pass 16 Jun 2014 60,018 miles

front beam corroding

strong smell of petrol no leak found

Fail 12 Jun 2014 60,018 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front beam corroding

strong smell of petrol no leak found

Pass 7 Jun 2013 58,310 miles

o/s/r tyre wall perishing

Pass 28 Jun 2012 57,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 23 May 2011 55,781 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 54,047 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 53,369 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front suspension cross member starting to corrod

Pass 23 Feb 2008 88,471 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 88,426 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

high front brake imbalance 21

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edges

rear drive shafts worn and gaitors split

Pass 14 Mar 2006 88,120 miles

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

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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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ADG 868T is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 44,830 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 ADG 868T, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ADG 868T registered?

ADG 868T is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is ADG 868T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADG 868T shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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