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BMF 631T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

11,622 mi
Last recorded11,622 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMF 631T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 11,622 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 6,776 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 6,040 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 5,392 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 22,376 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 10,705 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 1,705 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 1,673 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 99,873 miles

All 4 tyres are cracking on the side walls.

Pass 25 May 2006 995,780 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 99,778 miles

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

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

Advise wipers.

Front tyres are starting to feather on the edges. The n/s front & rear & o/s rear tyres are cracking on the outer side wall.

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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BMF 631T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BMF 631T, 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 BMF 631T registered?

BMF 631T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 28 June 1979.

Is BMF 631T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMF 631T shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BMF 631T have outstanding finance?

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