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DEK 216T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,262 mi
Last recorded98,262 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEK 216T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 98,262 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 97,491 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 95,983 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 94,123 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 90,876 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 88,781 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 87,779 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2017 87,779 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 86,306 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 83,744 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 83,689 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 82,014 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 82,014 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 79,138 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on sill areas ,blistering

Fail 3 Oct 2011 79,138 miles

Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on sill areas ,blistering

Fail 26 Sep 2011 79,104 miles

Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust repaired at tail pipe joint

Pass 15 Oct 2010 78,408 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front windscreen badley scratched

Fail 16 Sep 2010 78,372 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front windscreen scratched in many places

Pass 9 Sep 2009 73,908 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 18 Sep 2008 71,904 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 71,903 miles

Centre Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Centre Rear Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 70,856 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 70,852 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 69,715 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 69,710 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Fail 27 Jan 2006 69,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

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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DEK 216T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DEK 216T, 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 DEK 216T registered?

DEK 216T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 2 July 1979.

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