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EBH 786T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

35,753 mi
Last recorded35,753 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBH 786T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 35,753 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 35,753 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 34,158 miles

Exhaust heat shield in secure o/s/r

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 34,152 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust heat shield in secure o/s/r

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 33,335 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 33,136 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 33,136 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 30,339 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 30,339 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 30,257 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general body surface corroding all round

nearside and offside front lower door edge and wing edge starting to corrod on surface

nearside front lower step corroding

nearside front outer jacking point starting to corrod

offside and nearside rear main chassis to axle tube starting to corrod

Pass 2 Nov 2011 29,929 miles

front lower doors corroding

front number plate slight damage

generaly under body and floor starting to corrod on surface

nearside front lower step and wing edge starting to corrod and offside front wing edge corroding

nearside rear main chassis to spring tube surface corroding

offside front mirror housing damaged slightly

Pass 3 Nov 2010 28,502 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside and nearside front doors and top and lower wing edges corroding

rear main chassis staring to corrod

Pass 5 Nov 2009 26,679 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front number plate slight damage

nearside rear lower inner body sill panel corroding

offside front headlight glass small hole

Fail 5 Nov 2009 26,679 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front number plate slight damage

nearside rear lower inner body sill panel corroding

offside front headlight glass small hole

Pass 6 Nov 2008 25,204 miles

battery tray corrored

nearside front lower step to wheel arch corroding

nearside front top wheel arch corroded slightly

offside and nearside front lower doors part corroding

Fail 4 Nov 2008 25,204 miles

Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

battery tray corrored

nearside front lower step to wheel arch corroding

nearside front top wheel arch corroded slightly

offside and nearside front lower doors part corroding

Pass 9 Oct 2007 23,303 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 21,574 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 21,574 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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EBH 786T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc 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 EBH 786T, 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 EBH 786T registered?

EBH 786T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 13 March 1979.

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