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BRX 578T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

229,193 mi
Last recorded229,193 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRX 578T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 229,193 miles

Front headlamp beam correctors fitted

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

Nearside Steering linkage deformed but serviceable tie rod (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside battery security

indicator warning audible only

Fail 15 Jul 2026 229,193 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level empty (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid master cylinder (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front headlamp beam correctors fitted

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

Nearside Steering linkage deformed but serviceable tie rod (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside battery security

indicator warning audible only

Pass 16 Jul 2025 229,186 miles

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

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

headlamp beam correctors fitted

indicators audible warning only

Fail 2 Jul 2025 229,176 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid master cylinder (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

headlamp beam correctors fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2024 228,839 miles

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 228,839 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 228,819 miles

Nearside Rear inner c v joint.....bolts loose

headlamp beam deflectors fitted.....no kick off.....flat line

Fail 12 Jul 2023 228,817 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick off wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick off wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear inner c v joint.....bolts loose

Pass 14 Jul 2022 228,795 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 228,409 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 228,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 227,670 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 226,707 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 226,215 miles

Nearside Front tyre perrished

Offside Front tyre perrished

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Fail 30 Jul 2014 225,544 miles

All 4 tyres perishing

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 225,544 miles

All 4 tyres perishing

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 225,527 miles

All 4 tyres perished-very old

Fail 2 Aug 2013 225,527 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

All 4 tyres perished-very old

Pass 29 Jun 2012 225,437 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 225,423 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 May 2010 225,205 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

ball joints slight lift

front seat security

left rear foot/handbrake effort

steerin g coupling cracked

tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 15 Apr 2009 224,135 miles

left sill corroded

rear wheel bearing play

steering/suspension joints play

Fail 15 Apr 2009 224,135 miles

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

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

left sill corroded

rear wheel bearing play

steering/suspension joints play

Pass 28 Mar 2008 223,708 miles

both top ball joints slight lift

front brake discs slight distortion

rear wheel bearing play

steering coupling cracked

steering damper damp

Fail 27 Mar 2008 223,708 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both top ball joints slight lift

front brake discs slight distortion

front shocks worn

rear wheel bearing play

steering coupling cracked

steering damper damp

Pass 30 Mar 2007 220,299 miles

all ball joints slight lift

exhaust corroded

front seat security

headlamp beam masks fitted

left handbrake effort

rear brake balance

rear wheel bearing play

sills/inner sills corroded

steering coupling cracked

Fail 30 Mar 2007 220,299 miles

Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

all ball joints slight lift

exhaust corroded

front seat security

headlamp beam masks fitted

left handbrake effort

rear brake balance

rear wheel bearing play

sills/inner sills corroded

steering coupling cracked

Pass 6 Apr 2006 217,829 miles

FRONT DISCS DISTORTED

FRONT SHOCKS DAMP

REAR BRAKE BALANCE

SILL/INNER SILLS CORRODED

SLIGHT BALL JOINT PLAY

STEERING COUPLING CRACKED

STEERING IDLER PLAY

TYRE SIDEWALLS CRACKED

Fail 6 Apr 2006 217,829 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

front discs distorted

front socks damp

rear brake balance

sills /inner sills corroded

slight ball joint play

steering coupling cracked

steering idler play

tyre sidewalls cracked

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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BRX 578T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BRX 578T, 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 BRX 578T registered?

BRX 578T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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