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AVE 635V

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests31 (15 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate48.4%

Mileage

86,988 mi
Last recorded86,988 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVE 635V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 16 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 86,988 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 86,988 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Engine Mount/Bumper Support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 86,583 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 86,583 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 86,578 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working pump not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 86,448 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 May 2019 86,448 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 May 2018 86,046 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 86,041 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2017 85,557 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Jacking point ! (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Jacking point ! (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 84,120 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 84,119 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both fronts (8.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 93,988 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s floor corroded

n/s/f outrigger corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2014 93,985 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s floor corroded

n/s/f outrigger corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2013 83,129 miles

Oil leak

both rear inner driveshaft boots split

n/s/f floor behind n/s/f jacking point corroded

o/s step corroded

o/s/f jacking point corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2013 83,126 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

both rear inner driveshaft boots split

n/s/f floor behind n/s/f jacking point corroded

o/s step corroded

o/s/f jacking point corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2012 82,236 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 81,634 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 81,634 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 80,475 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 80,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2009 78,564 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside rear inner drive shaft gaiter split

offside rear inner drive shaft gaiter split

Fail 3 Apr 2009 78,550 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear inner cv gaiter split

offside rear inner cv gaiter split

Fail 2 Apr 2009 78,536 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear inner cv gaiter split

offside rear inner cv gaiter split

Fail 24 Mar 2009 78,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre close to legal limits and perished

Pass 6 Mar 2008 76,150 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 76,150 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 75,290 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 75,920 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 75,356 miles

battery insecure

o/s/r tyre on 2/3mm

steering joint to relay lever boot split

Fail 7 Mar 2006 75,338 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

battery insecure

o/s/r tyre on 2/3mm

slight movement in o/s/r wheel bearing

steering joint too relay lever boot 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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AVE 635V is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.4%.

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 AVE 635V, 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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AVE 635V is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 6 August 1979.

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