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DBF 281T

1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,148 mi
Last recorded42,148 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBF 281T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 42,148 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 42,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FLOOR TO SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 39,149 miles

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

underside of vehicle has some areas of corrosion

underside of vehicle has some areas of thick underseal

Pass 28 Jun 2018 33,553 miles

both front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2018 33,552 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened nearside front&offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2017 31,838 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 31,836 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play near side and off side (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 30,033 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 28,258 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 26,540 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

osf anti-roll bar brt

Pass 5 Jun 2013 24,368 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 23,629 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 22,470 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 May 2010 21,240 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 18,712 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 15,695 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 11,343 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 8,989 miles

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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DBF 281T is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 44,830 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 DBF 281T, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DBF 281T registered?

DBF 281T is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 17 November 1978.

Is DBF 281T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBF 281T shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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