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DVG 201T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

82,751 mi
Last recorded82,751 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVG 201T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 82,751 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 78,972 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 78,968 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 76,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front brake discs slightly pitted

nearside and offside rear lower outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2015 76,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

offside rear outer sill becoming corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2015 76,470 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

offside rear outer sill becoming corroded

rear fog light fitted to nearside rear not working really needs to be fitted to offside rear

Pass 10 Sep 2014 76,332 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2014 76,332 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

offside front wiper blade deteriorated

offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2013 75,170 miles

battery tray rusty

exhuast system rusty

fog light is fitted but does not work

front suspension ball joint rubbers perished

handbrake travel

inner and outer drive shaft gaiters perished

knock and play in steering rack

n/s/r side light slightly dim

o/s/r shock weeping

o/s/r tyre perished

rear shock rubbers perished

rear suspension rusty

slight leak from exhuast system

slight oil leak

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

steering arm rubbers perished

surface rust on front suspension

Fail 25 Mar 2013 75,169 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

battery tray rusty

exhuast system rusty

fog light is fitted but does not work

front suspension ball joint rubbers perished

handbrake travel

inner and outer drive shaft gaiters perished

knock and play in steering rack

n/s/r side light slightly dim

o/s/r shock weeping

o/s/r tyre perished

rear shock rubbers perished

rear suspension rusty

slight leak from exhuast system

slight oil leak

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

steering arm rubbers perished

surface rust on front suspension

Pass 26 Mar 2012 73,349 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 73,348 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear number plate light obscured

Pass 31 Mar 2011 71,642 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2010 69,561 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 69,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 69,532 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 69,512 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 69,256 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 68,801 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 68,201 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 68,201 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front nearside and offside arches corroded near seat belt ancorage piont

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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DVG 201T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DVG 201T, 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 DVG 201T registered?

DVG 201T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1979.

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