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EDU 871T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,980 mi
Last recorded48,980 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDU 871T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 48,980 miles

General underside corrosion

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 48,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

General underside corrosion

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 48,251 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 47,843 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 47,510 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 46,582 miles

Nearside Front fitment of brake hose

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 45,489 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 43,724 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 42,550 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 39,965 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 37,450 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 35,794 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 32,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 32,871 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 30,964 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 28,826 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 23,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2005 23,159 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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EDU 871T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 EDU 871T, 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 EDU 871T registered?

EDU 871T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is EDU 871T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDU 871T shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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