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BDP 939T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

5,412 mi
Last recorded5,412 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDP 939T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 5,412 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security FLOOR PAN UNDER DRIVERS SEAT. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2016 4,437 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

belly pans fitted

oil leak

slight corrosion to front arches / inner sills

Fail 17 Aug 2016 4,418 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle arch (4.1.D.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear undersills and o/s outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper blade missing all linkage missing (8.2.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle beam (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' dash objects and mirror objects (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

belly pans fitted

oil leak

slight corrosion to front arches / inner sills

Pass 5 Jun 2015 1,030 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 18,099 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 15,043 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 11,048 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 9,135 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 6,395 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 805 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 20,969 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 20,969 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 20,939 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 20,939 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BDP 939T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BDP 939T, 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

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What year was BDP 939T registered?

BDP 939T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 22 June 1979.

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The MOT history for BDP 939T shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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