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DAD 96T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

24,635 mi
Last recorded24,635 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAD 96T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 24,635 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 24,068 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 23,755 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 23,403 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 23,023 miles

nearsde rear outer driveshaft gaiter starting to crack

offside front brake starting to bind slightly

offside rear shocker dust cover missing

slight interaction on offside rear lamp

Pass 1 Sep 2009 22,585 miles

both front flexey hoses starting to crack

brake pads not checked

offside front brake sticking slightly

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 4 Aug 2008 22,388 miles

n/s/r driveshaft outer c.v boot split

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 5 Sep 2006 22,039 miles

1 nearside outer driveshaft gaiter starting to crack †2 both front suspention bump stops missing †3 slight play in both front wheel bearing †4 brake pads not checked

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 22,039 miles

1 nearside outer driveshaft gaiter starting to crack †2 both front suspention bump stops missing †3 slight play in both front wheel bearing †4 brake pads not checked

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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DAD 96T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DAD 96T, 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 DAD 96T registered?

DAD 96T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is DAD 96T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAD 96T shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DAD 96T have outstanding finance?

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