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EBJ 825T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Purple Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

30,994 mi
Last recorded30,994 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBJ 825T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 30,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 29,535 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 28,378 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 26,085 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 24,622 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 23,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 22,643 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 21,174 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 18,002 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 16,172 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 13,001 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 10,716 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 10,683 miles

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

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

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 825T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Purple with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 825T, 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

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What year was EBJ 825T registered?

EBJ 825T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 7 February 1979.

Is EBJ 825T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBJ 825T shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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