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BKR 462T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,500 mi
Last recorded34,500 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKR 462T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 34,500 miles

Offside Front bump stop missing

Offside Front corrosion o/s/f jacking point

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to both front inner door steps ( under vecicle

corrosion to o/s/front floor pan under vehicle

poor repair to o/s/rear inner sill

Pass 24 Apr 2014 32,228 miles

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Slight corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe leading to flexi hose

slight corrosion to n/s/f axle

Pass 18 Apr 2013 31,655 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 31,644 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 30,865 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 30,855 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 28,976 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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BKR 462T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 462T, 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 BKR 462T registered?

BKR 462T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 12 February 1979.

Is BKR 462T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BKR 462T shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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