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CDX 796T

1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

36,601 mi
Last recorded36,601 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDX 796T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 36,601 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 36,164 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 34,697 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 34,680 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 34,543 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 33,228 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 30,233 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 27,075 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 25,302 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 25,302 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2009 24,240 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 24,221 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 24,101 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 24,101 miles

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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CDX 796T is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 44,830 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 CDX 796T, 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 48 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 CDX 796T registered?

CDX 796T is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 25 August 1978.

Is CDX 796T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDX 796T shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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