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BOE 510T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Purple Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

26,225 mi
Last recorded26,225 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOE 510T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 26,225 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 25,580 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 24,988 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 24,337 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 23,473 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 21,822 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 21,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 20,605 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 20,599 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 18,915 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 16,091 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 15,355 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 13,521 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 10,078 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre is badly perished

Fail 2 May 2007 9,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 May 2006 6,176 miles

hydrocarbons high 1015.

near side and offside rear inner cv boots split.

rear bumper which was a factory fitted item has been removed modified.

rear exhaust section protruding outside line of vehicle could endanger pedestrians.

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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BOE 510T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Purple with a 1,970cc 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 BOE 510T, 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 BOE 510T registered?

BOE 510T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 24 May 1979.

Is BOE 510T safe to buy?

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