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EGY 374T

1979 Volkswagen Caravelle

Yellow Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,259 mi
Last recorded82,259 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Caravelle63,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGY 374T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 82,259 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 82,256 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 82,172 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 82,169 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 80,768 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 80,750 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 78,279 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 77,821 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

offside rear suspension bumpstop missing

Pass 9 Sep 2010 76,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside access step corroded

Nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 76,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside access step corroded

Nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 75,915 miles

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

Corrosion to nearside step area

Heavy surface corrosion to nearside front end of chassis

Offside rear lamp full of water

Fail 13 Aug 2009 75,915 miles

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

Corrosion to nearside step area

Heavy surface corrosion to nearside front end of chassis

Offside rear lamp full of water

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 74,173 miles

n/s front cross member

Fail 1 Sep 2008 74,120 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front cross member

Pass 24 Aug 2006 73,841 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?

Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
5,286
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
24,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 8,177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,996
position lamp(s) not working 4,827
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EGY 374T is a 1979 Volkswagen Caravelle in Yellow with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 63,791 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 Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EGY 374T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravelle typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EGY 374T registered?

EGY 374T is a 1979 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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