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CNB 365T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,522 mi
Last recorded71,522 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNB 365T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2017 71,522 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis outrigger under vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill section section under vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill section (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc c.v. boot (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill section under vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill section (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe to nearside rear brake drum (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight movement within steering box - grease nipple fitted

vehicle showing signs of surface corrosion on underside - remedial action advised

Pass 6 Aug 2016 70,425 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear brake drum (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 70,425 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear brake drum (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working wiring fault (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 70,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

vehicle showing signs of underbody protection requirement on underside - remedial action advised

Pass 7 Aug 2015 70,037 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

vehicle showing signs of underbody protection requirement on underside - remedial action advised

Pass 18 Jun 2014 69,956 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 69,956 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 69,768 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

throttle pedal sticking

Fail 10 Jul 2013 69,768 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

throttle pedal sticking

Fail 3 Jul 2012 69,628 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 69,628 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 69,325 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 69,325 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 69,320 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 89,320 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 89,320 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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CNB 365T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CNB 365T, 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 CNB 365T registered?

CNB 365T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 10 January 1979.

Is CNB 365T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CNB 365T shows 16 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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