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DMY 904T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,807 mi
Last recorded95,807 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMY 904T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 95,807 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 95,520 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 94,866 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 94,866 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

ENGINE OIL TEMP WIRING INSECURE

Pass 19 Feb 2016 94,362 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 94,358 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2015 93,673 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 11 Feb 2015 93,663 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 2 Oct 2013 93,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DMY 904T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DMY 904T, 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 DMY 904T?

You can check the full history of DMY 904T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DMY 904T registered?

DMY 904T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 June 1979.

Is DMY 904T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DMY 904T shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DMY 904T have outstanding finance?

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