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CHU 379C

1965 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

59,791 mi
Last recorded59,791 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 1965 Volkswagen Motor Caravan49,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHU 379C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 59,791 miles

oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2025 59,037 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 57,967 miles

Service brake efficiency only just met.

Pass 29 Aug 2023 57,170 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 55,677 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 54,949 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 54,937 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 54,455 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 53,232 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 51,809 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 50,270 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 48,081 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 46,761 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 44,811 miles

Freeplay at steering wheel

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 43,318 miles

Offside rear cv boots have pinholes

Oil leak

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

slight brake bind nearside rear

slight freeplay at steering wheel

Pass 10 Jul 2012 40,919 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Jul 2011 36,933 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 34,762 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 31,454 miles

freeplay at steering

slight play draglink ball joints

Pass 17 Jul 2008 29,108 miles

o/s/r driveshaft outer gaiter split

Pass 2 Aug 2007 25,940 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 22,703 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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CHU 379C is a 1965 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1965 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 49,273 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 CHU 379C, 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 61 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CHU 379C?

You can check the full history of CHU 379C by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CHU 379C registered?

CHU 379C is a 1965 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 7 May 1965.

Is CHU 379C safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHU 379C shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CHU 379C have outstanding finance?

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