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EBJ 824T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

1,708 mi
Last recorded1,708 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBJ 824T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 1,708 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 1,484 miles

steering coupling cracking slightly

Pass 30 Mar 2017 1,102 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 801 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 518 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 99,237 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 99,237 miles

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

Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 98,155 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 96,853 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 96,853 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 9 May 2011 95,852 miles

N/S/R CV gaiters in poor condition

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 May 2011 95,852 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/R CV gaiters in poor condition

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 May 2010 94,751 miles

slight play in steering drop arm

Fail 4 May 2010 94,751 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in steering drop arm

steering column insecure

Pass 5 Apr 2006 94,486 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 94,468 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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EBJ 824T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EBJ 824T, 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 EBJ 824T registered?

EBJ 824T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1979.

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