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EKT 347L

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

46,086 mi
Last recorded46,086 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKT 347L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 46,086 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 46,086 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2020 45,643 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering box mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 45,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering box mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 45,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 44,487 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 44,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 44,318 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension bump stop missing

Pass 7 Jul 2016 43,814 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine/gearbox oil leaks

slight play in steering column top bush

Fail 7 Jul 2016 43,814 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine/gearbox oil leaks

slight play in steering column top bush

Pass 22 Jul 2015 43,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel cap seal perishing

o/s/f tyre perishing

Fail 20 Jul 2015 43,368 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel cap seal perishing

o/s/f tyre perishing

Fail 30 Jun 2014 42,285 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 42,285 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 41,764 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s rear driveshaft outer gaiters perishing

Fail 26 Jul 2013 41,764 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

n/s and o/s rear driveshaft outer gaiters perishing

Pass 23 Jul 2012 41,500 miles

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

Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion forming to front chassis

corrosion to rear floor

corrosion to underside

several welding repairs to underside

Fail 18 Jul 2012 41,496 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion forming to front chassis

corrosion to rear floor

corrosion to underside

several welding repairs to underside

Pass 26 Jul 2011 40,688 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 40,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 40,044 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 37,810 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 37,810 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 36,811 miles

lots of corrosion on underside of vehicle all out of test able areas

Fail 11 Jul 2008 36,811 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

lots of corrosion on underside of vehicle all out of test able areas

Pass 14 Jun 2007 35,585 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 35,585 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 34,291 miles

corrosion in floor generally,main chassis members all look structally sound,advise welding in near future.

near side rear brake more efficient than offside rear

play in steering box,limited vision

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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EKT 347L is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EKT 347L, 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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EKT 347L is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 6 December 1979.

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