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CET 709V

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,862 mi
Last recorded98,862 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCET 709V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 98,862 miles

STEERING WHEEL OUTER CASING CRACKED

Fail 19 Aug 2025 98,834 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 98,611 miles

engine damp with oil

Pass 1 Apr 2021 98,370 miles

brake master cylinder corroded and damp with grease

front shock bottom bush perished

front tyres perished rear tyres cracking

Fail 1 Apr 2021 98,369 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 98,305 miles

Front and rear tyres perished in tread

Nearside rear brake binding

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box holed, corroded and blowing

Pass 29 Jun 2017 97,933 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 97,721 miles

offside rear tyre perished

underside under sealed

Pass 9 Aug 2014 96,846 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 96,082 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 94,738 miles

slight under body corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2011 93,938 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 93,938 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 93,370 miles

Oil leak

offside front outer sill slight corrosion

second floor pan fitted underside of vehicle

water tank fitted two underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Jun 2009 92,382 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 92,382 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 91,462 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 91,462 miles

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)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 90,108 miles

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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