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DUC 480V

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

41,185 mi
Last recorded41,185 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUC 480V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 41,185 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 41,185 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 41,178 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 40,738 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 40,737 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 40,365 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 39,441 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 39,441 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 38,079 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Fail 29 May 2019 38,078 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 36,768 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear position lamps reacting with direction indicator lamps

Offside Rear position lamps reacting with direction indicator lamps

Pass 25 May 2017 35,199 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 10 May 2016 33,776 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 33,774 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 33,525 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 33,525 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside 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)

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 8 Aug 2013 32,637 miles

Both rear outer cv gaiters split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 32,557 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear cv gaiter split but not a part of the steering

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 32,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear cv gaiter split but not a part of the steering

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 31,464 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 31,460 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 31,377 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion to floor pan near front chassis outriggers

in my opinion both sills have been inadequately repaired, they should have full seam welds along entire length to give strength.

Pass 16 Apr 2009 28,832 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 28,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 23,491 miles

Some corrosion to offside rear inner closing panel.Not within prescribed area

Fail 27 Mar 2008 23,463 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Some corrosion to offside rear inner closing panel.Not within prescribed area

Pass 28 Mar 2007 19,971 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 196,992 miles

Horn not very loud. †Washers weak. †O/S Head lamp unit condensated. †

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

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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DUC 480V is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DUC 480V, 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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DUC 480V is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 12 September 1979.

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