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BPM 881T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

27,221 mi
Last recorded27,221 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPM 881T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 27,221 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 25,727 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 24,958 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 24,003 miles

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f brake grabbing slightly

Pass 27 Aug 2015 233,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 21,323 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 17 Aug 2013 193,940 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 17,819 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oosr cv boots in perished condition

Pass 20 Aug 2011 15,603 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 4 Aug 2010 14,421 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 13,304 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 13,304 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 11,780 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 10,286 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2006 8,109 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Aug 2006 8,108 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BPM 881T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BPM 881T, 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 BPM 881T registered?

BPM 881T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 19 April 1979.

Is BPM 881T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPM 881T shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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