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CPM 979T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,137 mi
Last recorded96,137 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPM 979T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 96,137 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 96,137 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 95,820 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 95,793 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 95,486 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Steering arm slightly deformed but serviceable

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

Rear floor pan slightly corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2024 95,486 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Steering arm slightly deformed but serviceable

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

Rear floor pan slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2023 95,406 miles

Nearside Steeering arm slightly deformed but servicable

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 95,406 miles

Nearside Steeering arm slightly deformed but servicable

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 95,356 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 95,356 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 95,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked outer case (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked outer case (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 95,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked outer case (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked outer case (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 94,722 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 94,590 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 94,127 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 93,315 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 92,551 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion crossmember over engine (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 92,409 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings in engine compartment (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion crossmember over engine (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 91,884 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 91,883 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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CPM 979T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CPM 979T, 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 CPM 979T registered?

CPM 979T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 June 1979.

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