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DWE 526V

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,795 mi
Last recorded114,795 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWE 526V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 4 May 2022 114,795 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 66,070 miles

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

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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DWE 526V is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DWE 526V, 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 DWE 526V?

You can check the full history of DWE 526V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DWE 526V registered?

DWE 526V is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 10 August 1979.

Is DWE 526V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DWE 526V shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DWE 526V have outstanding finance?

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