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BAM 586V

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,645 mi
Last recorded43,645 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAM 586V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 43,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside hand brake low reading

Offside sill has small hole

Pass 21 Jul 2014 42,245 miles

battery tray floor corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2014 42,245 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

battery tray floor corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2013 42,236 miles

battery tray rusty

Pass 14 May 2012 42,127 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 41,391 miles

bolts missing on towbar but still adequately fixed

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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BAM 586V is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BAM 586V, 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 BAM 586V?

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What year was BAM 586V registered?

BAM 586V is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 November 1979.

Is BAM 586V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAM 586V shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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