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BBU 121T

1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

30,295 mi
Last recorded30,295 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBU 121T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 30,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 29,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all underside off vehicle has corrosion seems ok at time off test (been undersealed)

Pass 23 Jul 2019 28,771 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 27,263 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 25,573 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 23,175 miles

Body has slight corrosion underbody floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion body panel (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 23,173 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion underbody floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion body panel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 20,944 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

drivers side rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2009 20,879 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 20,579 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 17,964 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 15,290 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 15,288 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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BBU 121T is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 44,830 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 BBU 121T, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BBU 121T is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 December 1978.

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