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BSJ 998T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

4,960 mi
Last recorded4,960 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSJ 998T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 4,960 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 4,208 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 3,272 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 2,187 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 1,308 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 99,987 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 98,818 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 97,158 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 97,158 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 95,908 miles

o/s and n/s front wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Jun 2011 95,610 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 94,284 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 92,416 miles

o/s rear drive shaft outer boot split

Pass 13 Aug 2007 89,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear drive shaft inner and outer boots split

Pass 10 Aug 2006 89,596 miles

n/s rear inner and outer drive shaft boots split

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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BSJ 998T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BSJ 998T, 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 BSJ 998T registered?

BSJ 998T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 21 June 1979.

Is BSJ 998T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSJ 998T shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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