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EFH 818T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

5,797 mi
Last recorded5,797 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFH 818T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 5,797 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 5,496 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 5,216 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 4,606 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 3,942 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 3,236 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 2,512 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 1,575 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 374 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 98,663 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 98,656 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 98,656 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 98,123 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 98,123 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 98,111 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 97,843 miles

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

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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EFH 818T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EFH 818T, 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 EFH 818T?

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What year was EFH 818T registered?

EFH 818T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 7 June 1979.

Is EFH 818T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFH 818T shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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