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CPG 307T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,253 mi
Last recorded48,253 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPG 307T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 48,253 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2026 48,253 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 46,593 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 42,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle corrroded

Nearside Rear Lower sill corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Axle corrroded

Offside Rear Lower sill corroded

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

Fail 7 May 2021 42,831 miles

Nearside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle corrroded

Nearside Rear Lower sill corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Axle corrroded

Offside Rear Lower sill corroded

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

Park brake lever has long travel

Pass 18 Apr 2019 40,330 miles

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

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 40,330 miles

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 37,742 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 37,742 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front axle corroded at steering drop arm mount (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 35,175 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread

Pass 24 Nov 2015 31,200 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 28,609 miles

steering column lower coupling cracking

Pass 29 Nov 2013 24,604 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 23,437 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 23,437 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 19,453 miles

nearside front flooring corroding

nearside front inner wheel arch corroding at rear

nearside outer side sill corroding at front

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside step corroding

steering column lower rubber coupling splitting

Fail 21 Jun 2011 19,453 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

engine oil leaking

nearside front flooring corroding

nearside front inner wheel arch corroding at rear

nearside outer side sill corroding at front

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside step corroding

steering column lower rubber coupling splitting

Pass 16 Jul 2010 17,124 miles

offside front step corroding

engine oil leaking

front to rear brake pipe corroding

nearside front seatbelt mount corroded

offside rear drive shaft outer boot insecure

Fail 8 Jul 2010 17,124 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

engine oil leaking

front to rear brake pipe corroding

offside front step corroding

offside rear drive shaft outer boot insecure

Pass 11 Jun 2009 12,857 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 12,854 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 8,232 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 5,215 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 225 miles

Centre Front Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

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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CPG 307T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CPG 307T, 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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What year was CPG 307T registered?

CPG 307T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 June 1979.

Is CPG 307T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPG 307T shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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