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BCF 25T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

54,375 mi
Last recorded54,375 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCF 25T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 54,375 miles

corrosion to nearside rear vehicle structure

free play in steering top column bush

front brakes binding slightly

patch repair welding quality of non prescribed areas of vehicle structure poor

slight fraying to nearside seat belt webbing

Fail 23 May 2017 54,375 miles

Fuel pipe leaking engine compartment (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to nearside rear vehicle structure

free play in steering top column bush

front brakes binding slightly

patch repair welding quality of non prescribed areas of vehicle structure poor

slight fraying to nearside seat belt webbing

Fail 17 May 2017 54,362 miles

Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

play in steering columb

Pass 9 May 2016 54,009 miles

corrosion to nearside rear vehicle structure

handbrake deficiency only just exceeds minimum MOT requirement

slight fraying to nearside seat belt webbing

Fail 27 Apr 2016 54,003 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion to nearside rear vehicle structure

handbrake deficiency only just exceeds minimum MOT requirement

slight fraying to nearside front seat belt webbing

Pass 2 May 2015 51,786 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 48,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 48,665 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 46,845 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 43,688 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 41,179 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 37,847 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 34,396 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 29,978 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 24,590 miles

o/s rear cv boot split

Fail 31 Jan 2007 24,587 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

o/s rear cv boot solit

Pass 27 Mar 2006 22,781 miles

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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BCF 25T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BCF 25T, 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 BCF 25T registered?

BCF 25T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 4 June 1979.

Is BCF 25T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BCF 25T shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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