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AHE 291T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,639 mi
Last recorded39,639 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2009
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHE 291T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2009 39,639 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 39,314 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Jul 2007 38,071 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 38,065 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 37,304 miles

nearside front upper and lower ball joint gaiters split

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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AHE 291T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AHE 291T, 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 AHE 291T?

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What year was AHE 291T registered?

AHE 291T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 23 March 1979.

Is AHE 291T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHE 291T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AHE 291T have outstanding finance?

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