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BKR 440T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Brown Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,406 mi
Last recorded19,406 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKR 440T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 19,406 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 18,987 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 18,026 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 16,012 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 15,229 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 13,878 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 13,853 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 13,853 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 12,029 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 12,029 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BKR 440T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Brown with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BKR 440T, 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 BKR 440T registered?

BKR 440T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is BKR 440T safe to buy?

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