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AWG 286T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

36,675 mi
Last recorded36,675 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWG 286T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 36,675 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 31,898 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 31,753 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2014 31,753 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2013 30,534 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 30,470 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise play in the wheel bearings

strong advise battery insecure and tray area heavily holed and corroded

very strong advise corrrosion n/s/f seatbelt mount area

vey strong advise underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2010 28,042 miles

Body damage

Oil leak

Slight play in the steering.

The n/s front and rear jaking point is rusty and holed.

The o/s sill and front and rear jaking points are rusty and holed.

Fail 11 Oct 2010 28,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body damage

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Slight play in the steering.

The n/s front and rear jaking point is rusty and holed.

The o/s front brake is binding on.

The o/s sill and front and rear jaking points are rusty and holed.

Pass 11 Dec 2007 24,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

The o/s sill is rusty and holed.

Fail 10 Dec 2007 24,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

The o/s sill is rusty and holed.

Pass 9 Dec 2005 20,520 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 20,510 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

FRONT INDICATOR LAMPS ARE REPEATER LAMPS AND THE WATTAGE IS WRONG WHICH MAKES THE INDICATORS FAST ADVISE FITTING CORRECT SIZE LAMPS

NO INDICATOR LAMPS SHOWING WHITE LIGHT TO FRONT ALLOWED

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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AWG 286T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AWG 286T, 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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What year was AWG 286T registered?

AWG 286T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 18 April 1979.

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