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DPG 610T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

28,715 mi
Last recorded28,715 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPG 610T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 28,715 miles

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

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

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

corrosion in none prescribed areas

Fail 13 Apr 2018 28,715 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion in none prescribed areas

Pass 2 Mar 2017 27,196 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 27,195 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 26,885 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 25,954 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 25,950 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 May 2014 22,433 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2014 22,429 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 19,509 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 19,503 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2012 16,928 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2012 16,928 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 15,858 miles

Oil leak

o/s n/s under door panels corroded and holed

Pass 15 May 2010 14,918 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 14,918 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 13,436 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 12,004 miles

EFFORT @ O/S/R FOOTBRAKE LESS THAN N/S/R

EFFORT FROM N/S/R HANDBRAKE LESS THAN O/S/R

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

UPPER AND LOWER BUMP STOPS SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Pass 20 Jul 2006 108,821 miles

HANDBRAKE LEVER APPROACHING INSUFFICIENT RESERVE TRAVEL CONDITION

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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DPG 610T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DPG 610T, 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 DPG 610T registered?

DPG 610T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 27 June 1979.

Is DPG 610T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPG 610T shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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