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ANJ 280T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

63,600 mi
Last recorded63,600 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANJ 280T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 63,600 miles

rear side door corroded along lower edge

Pass 29 Sep 2017 62,891 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 59,186 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 55,812 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion in nearside front Inner mudgaurd

Fail 3 Mar 2015 55,810 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion in nearside front Inner mudgaurd

Pass 15 Jun 2011 55,685 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 55,665 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 54,113 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 52,150 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 50,073 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 49,902 miles

n/s front axle rusting

o/s front axle been welded c overed with underseal and sealer

rear axle rusting

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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ANJ 280T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ANJ 280T, 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

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What year was ANJ 280T registered?

ANJ 280T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is ANJ 280T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANJ 280T shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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