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DYK 72V

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Beige Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,757 mi
Last recorded82,757 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYK 72V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 82,757 miles

slight corrosion under both front wheel arches

Pass 16 Sep 2020 82,466 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2020 82,466 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 82,450 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 82,445 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 82,062 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both upper arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2017 82,062 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure both (3.6.B.3)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both upper arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 81,569 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 80,716 miles

slight free-play in steering

Fail 23 Mar 2015 80,714 miles

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

slight free-play in steering

Pass 27 Jun 2014 80,670 miles

slight play in top swivels

Fail 16 Jun 2014 80,665 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

slight play in top swivels

Pass 6 Aug 2013 80,632 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 80,620 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front upper suspension dust covers split

Fail 13 Sep 2011 80,619 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front upper suspension dust covers split

both wiper blades split

Pass 27 Aug 2010 80,120 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Aug 2010 80,119 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Jul 2009 79,433 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

o/s/r fog lamp not working

Fail 26 Jun 2009 79,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

o/s/r fog lamp not working

Pass 13 May 2008 77,640 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 73,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 65,873 miles

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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DYK 72V is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DYK 72V, 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 DYK 72V registered?

DYK 72V is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 23 October 1979.

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