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CTA 652T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,873 mi
Last recorded48,873 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTA 652T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 48,873 miles

slight corrosion to near side front door stop though not in any prescribed areas

slight play to rear wheel bearings

under body & some components can not be fully inspected due to the amount of under seal applied to the vehicle

vehicle body & chassi slightly corroded & in poor condition

Pass 8 Aug 2017 48,457 miles

corrosion to nearside front step but not in prescribed area

slight play in rear wheel bearings

underside and some components cant be fully inspected due to the amount of underseal applied

Fail 29 Jul 2017 48,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner 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)

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

Offside Rear Outer 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)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion to nearside front step but not in prescribed area

slight play in rear wheel bearings

underside and some components cant be fully inspected due to the amount of underseal applied

Pass 3 Aug 2016 9,388 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

underside and some components cant be fully inspected due to the amount of underseal applied

Fail 25 Jul 2016 9,377 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg near rear engine mount (2.4.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

underside and some components cant be fully inspected due to the amount of underseal applied

Pass 24 Jul 2015 6,761 miles

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 6,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 6,746 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Cut off switch in boot has bare terminals exposed and not very secure

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 4,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

some items cant be fully inspected due to the amount of underseal applied

Fail 3 Jul 2014 4,401 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

some items cant be fully inspected due to the amount of underseal applied

Fail 21 Jun 2014 4,394 miles

Centre Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking on walls offside tyre is a remould

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2013 2,569 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

vehicle heavily undersealed and panals bodyfilled did best check possible

Pass 20 Jun 2012 811 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

vehicle underside heavily undersealed almost impossible to check vehicle

Fail 11 Jun 2012 809 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

vehicle underside heavily undersealed almost impossible to check vehicle

Pass 12 May 2011 91,562 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 91,560 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 29 Aug 2009 90,052 miles

Play detected in steering and it would appear that the steering system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 15 Aug 2009 90,049 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play detected in steering and it would appear that the steering system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 16 Aug 2008 87,843 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 2,300 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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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CTA 652T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 CTA 652T, 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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CTA 652T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1979.

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