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EEL 179T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,365 mi
Last recorded87,365 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEL 179T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 87,365 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 87,363 miles

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear bump stop missing

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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EEL 179T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EEL 179T, 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

How do I check the history of EEL 179T?

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What year was EEL 179T registered?

EEL 179T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 17 August 1979.

Is EEL 179T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EEL 179T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EEL 179T have outstanding finance?

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