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AFO 529V

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

99,991 mi
Last recorded99,991 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFO 529V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 99,991 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 99,647 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 99,196 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 99,196 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 97,700 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front brake hoses slightly perishing

rear fog

Fail 14 Jul 2015 97,700 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front brake hoses slightly perishing

rear fog

Pass 29 Jul 2014 96,916 miles

Nearside rear outer CV boot split.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog not working.

Pass 4 Jul 2013 95,675 miles

Nearside rear outer CV boot split.

Fail 4 Jul 2013 95,675 miles

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear outer CV boot split.

Pass 11 Jul 2012 93,480 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 93,480 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

OSR Fog lamp - Not working

Fail 21 Jun 2010 93,411 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 93,411 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 93,235 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 93,235 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 93,229 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

nearside front valance corroded

nearside front wheel binding slightly

slight bearing noise from offside front wheel

slight play in steering joints

Fail 9 Jun 2009 93,229 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

nearside front valance corroded

nearside front wheel binding slightly

slight bearing noise from offside front wheel

slight play in steering joints

Pass 4 Apr 2008 89,008 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 86,301 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 86,296 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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AFO 529V is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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 AFO 529V, 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.

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AFO 529V is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 24 August 1979.

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