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ERJ 52T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,803 mi
Last recorded75,803 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERJ 52T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 75,803 miles

General corrosion to steps etc

Fail 7 Apr 2017 75,803 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

General corrosion to steps etc

Pass 7 Apr 2016 75,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steps corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2014 75,424 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Slight bind O/S/Front brake

Fail 5 Aug 2013 75,345 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 75,345 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 75,156 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 73,760 miles

Both steps corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2010 73,406 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 72,292 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 72,024 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 71,549 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 71,549 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2006 70,850 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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ERJ 52T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ERJ 52T, 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 ERJ 52T registered?

ERJ 52T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 12 July 1979.

Is ERJ 52T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERJ 52T shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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