CarVerify

Free Car Check

CYY 395G

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1641cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

58,583 mi
Last recorded58,583 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYY 395G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 58,583 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded NEARSIDE REAR AND BOTH FRONT (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 58,583 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded NEARSIDE REAR AND BOTH FRONT (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 58,581 miles

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

Front number plate deteriorating

Nearside front brake pipe corroding

Nearside rear brake pipe corroding

Offside front brake pipe corroding

Offside understep panel corroded not within a prescribed area

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Rear lamp clusters faded

Severe oil leak

Slight play in nearside and offside rear wheel bearings

Slight wear in steering column top bearing

Fail 18 Nov 2015 58,581 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion exhaust tailpipe (6.1.C.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake and Clutch pedal rubbers worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside understep panel corroded not within a prescribed area

Oil leak

Slight play in nearside and offside rear wheel bearings

Slight play in top steering column bearing

Pass 28 Nov 2014 56,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside front lower valance panel holed by corrosion

Offside understep panel holed by corrosion

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 56,887 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside front lower valance panel holed by corrosion

Offside understep panel holed by corrosion

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 55,598 miles

Both front wheel bearings slightly noisy.

Brake fluid reservoir cap damaged.

Brake pipes slightly corroded.

Oil leak

Underside corroded through in non testable areas.

Fail 25 Nov 2013 55,596 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Upper Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Both front wheel bearings slightly noisy.

Brake fluid reservoir cap damaged.

Brake pipes slightly corroded.

Oil leak

Underside corroded through in non testable areas.

Pass 19 Nov 2012 53,977 miles

Slight play in top of steering column.

Fail 13 Nov 2012 53,060 miles

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight play in top of steering column.

Pass 25 Nov 2011 51,235 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 46,243 miles

slight wear in front wheel bearings.

Pass 11 Sep 2009 45,884 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 45,884 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 43,001 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 43,001 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 38,356 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 38,338 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 36,467 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 36,467 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Advise both front wheel bearings sound dry. Washer bottle leaks. Replaced fuel pipe to carbureter.

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
Full Volkswagen Motor Caravan reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CYY 395G is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 CYY 395G, 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

How do I check the history of CYY 395G?

You can check the full history of CYY 395G by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CYY 395G registered?

CYY 395G is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 25 September 1979.

Is CYY 395G safe to buy?

The MOT history for CYY 395G shows 20 tests with a 55% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CYY 395G have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CYY 395G. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.