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CVP 106V

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,300 mi
Last recorded90,300 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVP 106V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 90,300 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 89,813 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 88,974 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 88,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

main beam headlamp switch stiff

nearside front tyre starting to split

Pass 17 Aug 2015 88,310 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 87,906 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 86,474 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 85,217 miles

nearside front tyre starting to split

offside rear tyre starting to split

Fail 31 Jul 2012 85,187 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside 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)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

brake pedal rubber starting to split

nearside front tyre starting to split

offside rear tyre starting to split

Pass 17 Aug 2011 84,107 miles

exterior body of vehicle corroded and has been patched up in the past and cover with filler and paint

front anti roll bar rubber mount brackets starting to corrode

front torsion bar tube starting to corrode

nsr chassis corroded (viewed from engine bay)

number plate light dull

osf outer sill corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2011 84,107 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exterior body of vehicle corroded and has been patched up in the past and cover with filler and paint

front anti roll bar rubber mount brackets starting to corrode

front torsion bar tube starting to corrode

nsr chassis corroded (viewed from engine bay)

number plate light dull

osf outer sill corroded

Pass 27 May 2010 83,323 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR CLAMPS ARE LOOSE/WORN

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 May 2010 83,314 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR CLAMPS ARE LOOSE/WORN

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2009 82,916 miles

O/S/R OUTER DRIVESHAFT BOOT IS SPLIT

Fail 22 May 2009 82,915 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

O/S/R OUTER DRIVESHAFT BOOT IS SPLIT

Pass 4 Jun 2008 82,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 81,380 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

slight perishing on tyre sidewalls

Pass 22 Sep 2005 79,728 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 79,726 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

tyre walls cracking slightly

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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CVP 106V is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CVP 106V, 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 CVP 106V registered?

CVP 106V is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 23 October 1979.

Is CVP 106V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CVP 106V 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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