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DDU 657T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

16,115 mi
Last recorded16,115 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDU 657T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2021 16,115 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated jacking point holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated jacking point corroded/holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holed where chassis rail meets front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

no main beam tell tail pre 1986 [ok]

Pass 24 Apr 2019 15,587 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 15,273 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 14,655 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 13,787 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 13,008 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 12,213 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 12,207 miles

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

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 11,178 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 11,178 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 10,169 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 10,169 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 9,666 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 9,666 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 8,700 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 8,700 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 6,937 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 6,937 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 3,841 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 3,841 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 555 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 555 miles

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

near side rear outer drive shaft boot split

offside rear outer drive shaft boot split

Pass 7 Mar 2006 97,675 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 97,673 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

both rear outre driveshaft gators torn

Fail 17 Feb 2006 97,666 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

battery insecure

battery tray corroded

corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

corrosion to rear axle nearside and offside

nearside rear outer cv boot split

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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DDU 657T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 DDU 657T, 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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What year was DDU 657T registered?

DDU 657T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 18 May 1979.

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