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EDB 678T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

14,384 mi
Last recorded14,384 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDB 678T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 14,384 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 14,383 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm swivel has seal adrift.

Pass 24 Apr 2018 13,533 miles

Nearside Front corrosion footwell

Nearside Front corrosion to footwell

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 13,519 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (8.2.2)

Nearside Front corrosion footwell

Nearside Front corrosion to footwell

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 May 2017 13,089 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 13,070 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both lamps (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 12,539 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion in both front step areas (not structural or within 30cm of any mounting points)

corrosion in both rear inner wings (not structural)

corrosion in offside front front panel (not structural or causing a sharp edge)

corrosion starting in both rear outer sill / wing areas

slight imbalance in front and rear brakes

Fail 14 Mar 2016 12,531 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion in both front step areas (not structural or within 30cm of any mounting points)

corrosion in both rear inner wings (not structural)

corrosion in offside front front panel (not structural or causing a sharp edge)

corrosion starting in both rear outer sill / wing areas

slight imbalance in front and rear brakes

Pass 10 Mar 2015 12,024 miles

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

corrosion in both rear inner wings (not structural)

corrosion in nearside front inner wing not within 30cm of mounting point

corrosion in offside front front panel (not structural or likely to cause injury to other road users)

corrosion in offside front inner wing /step area not within 30cm of mounting points

corrosion starting in both rear outer sills/wing areas not exposing sharp edges yet

imbalance in rear brakes

slight fluctuation in front brakes

Fail 4 Mar 2015 12,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion in both rear inner wings (not structural)

corrosion in nearside front inner wing not within 30cm of mounting point

corrosion in offside front front panel (not structural or likely to cause injury to other road users)

corrosion in offside front inner wing /step area not within 30cm of mounting points

corrosion starting in both rear outer sills/wing areas not exposing sharp edges yet

imbalance in rear brakes

slight fluctuation in front brakes

Pass 17 Mar 2014 11,621 miles

corrosion in both rear inner wings (not structural)

corrosion in offside front inner wing not within 30cm of mounting point

Fail 12 Mar 2014 11,621 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion in both rear inner wings (not structural)

corrosion in offside front inner wing not within 30cm of mounting point

Pass 9 Mar 2013 10,199 miles

corrosion in nearside front inner wing (not structural)

corrosion in offside step area (not structural)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 10,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

corrosion in nearside front inner wing (not structural)

corrosion in offside step area (not structural)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 8,388 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 8,388 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 8,388 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 6,556 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

drivers seatbelt fraying slightly

front brake discs scored corroded on inner

Fail 22 Feb 2011 6,556 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

drivers seatbelt fraying slightly

front brake discs scored corroded on inner

Pass 7 Apr 2010 3,030 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

ball joint gaitors split on both sides of front suspension

number plate light dim

Fail 1 Apr 2010 3,030 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

ball joint gaitors split on both sides of front suspension

number plate light dim

Pass 26 Feb 2009 874 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

ns and os rear outer cv boots split

osr shock dust cover is loose

Pass 6 Nov 2007 96,028 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 93,102 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 90,923 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 90,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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EDB 678T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 EDB 678T, 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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EDB 678T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 12 June 1979.

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