MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,862 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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STEERING WHEEL OUTER CASING CRACKED
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
STEERING WHEEL OUTER CASING CRACKED
engine damp with oil
brake master cylinder corroded and damp with grease
front shock bottom bush perished
front tyres perished rear tyres cracking
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
both rear brake bind
brake master cylinder corroded and damp with grease
front shock bottom bush perished
front tyres perished rear tyres cracking
Front and rear tyres perished in tread
Nearside rear brake binding
Oil leak
Rear exhaust box holed, corroded and blowing
offside rear tyre perished
underside under sealed
slight under body corrosion
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
general corrosion to underside
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
general corrosion to underside
Oil leak
offside front outer sill slight corrosion
second floor pan fitted underside of vehicle
water tank fitted two underside of vehicle
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CET 709V is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 CET 709V, 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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How do I check the history of CET 709V?
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What year was CET 709V registered?
CET 709V is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 3 August 1979.
Is CET 709V safe to buy?
The MOT history for CET 709V shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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