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BLJ 414T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

4,589 mi
Last recorded4,589 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLJ 414T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 4,589 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 4,277 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 3,700 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 2,896 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 1,599 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 99,481 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 98,383 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 96,934 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 95,568 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 95,535 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 95,514 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2008 92,245 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 91,236 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 89,637 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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BLJ 414T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BLJ 414T, 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 BLJ 414T registered?

BLJ 414T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 9 February 1979.

Is BLJ 414T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLJ 414T shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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