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BDU 600T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,167 mi
Last recorded95,167 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDU 600T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 95,167 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 95,167 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 94,567 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 93,841 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 93,656 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 93,402 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 92,893 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 92,362 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

steering coupling cracking

Fail 2 Mar 2012 92,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

steering coupling cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2011 91,434 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs

front tyrescracking across tread

n/s head light poor image

Pass 2 Mar 2010 91,361 miles

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

Oil leak

offside rear cv boots cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2009 90,446 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 90,444 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 89,623 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 888,721 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 86,945 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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BDU 600T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BDU 600T, 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 BDU 600T?

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What year was BDU 600T registered?

BDU 600T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 May 1979.

Is BDU 600T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDU 600T shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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