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CAX 800V

1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,920 mi
Last recorded62,920 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van48,333 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAX 800V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 62,920 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 62,920 miles

Central Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 62,817 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 62,170 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 62,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres cracked

Pass 20 Dec 2014 61,242 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 61,199 miles

N/S front brake has tight spot when spun

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 61,199 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

N/S front brake has tight spot when spun

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 59,748 miles

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

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 57,609 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate in poor condition †slight oil leak on steering box

Pass 10 Jul 2006 54,447 miles

underside welded

Fail 4 Jul 2006 54,000 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Delivery Van?

Based on 21,038 MOT tests across 1,834 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
994
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
1,834
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,223
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,126
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,121
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,016
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 889
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CAX 800V is a 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 48,333 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Delivery Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CAX 800V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Delivery Van typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CAX 800V registered?

CAX 800V is a 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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