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EPB 430V

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,765 mi
Last recorded71,765 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPB 430V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 71,765 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 71,737 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 70,839 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 70,068 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 69,399 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 69,393 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 68,643 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 67,721 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 65,621 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 65,605 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 64,288 miles

offside rear inner cv boot insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2011 63,249 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 61,840 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 60,555 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 60,553 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 59,258 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 58,390 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 57,137 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 56,414 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2005 56,412 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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EPB 430V is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EPB 430V, 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 EPB 430V registered?

EPB 430V is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 16 August 1979.

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