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CPR 959T

1979 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

9,419 mi
Last recorded9,419 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Caravelle63,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPR 959T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 9,419 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 9,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 7,393 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 7,240 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 7,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 6,458 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 6,122 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 5,641 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 May 2014 5,640 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 4,149 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 34,898 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 2,228 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 1,349 miles

Rear suspension sitting close to bump stops. (Lowered??)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 1,349 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear suspension sitting close to bump stops. (Lowered??)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 99,461 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 99,461 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 98,353 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 96,728 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 95,792 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?

Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
5,286
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
24,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 8,177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,996
position lamp(s) not working 4,827
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CPR 959T is a 1979 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 63,791 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CPR 959T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravelle typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CPR 959T registered?

CPR 959T is a 1979 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 24 May 1979.

Is CPR 959T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPR 959T 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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