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ETO 220T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

24,169 mi
Last recorded24,169 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETO 220T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 24,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 22,629 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bottom of front steps corroded and holed

o/s/f rear of inner wheel arch week with corrosion

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 23 Jul 2019 22,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bottom of front steps corroded and holed

o/s/f rear of inner wheel arch week with corrosion

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 25 Jul 2018 20,528 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 20,509 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 17,092 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 17,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 14,388 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear outer (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front body panel corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2016 14,388 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Servo hose fouling steering shaft (3.6.B.4a)

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Clips missing on both sides CV gaiters (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall cracking exposing cords (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle Fouling oil cooler pipes (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear outer (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front body panel corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2015 6,994 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 5,348 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 2,004 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 98,954 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 98,954 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

batterys insecure

electical wiring inadequatly supported in engine compartment

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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ETO 220T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 ETO 220T, 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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What year was ETO 220T registered?

ETO 220T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is ETO 220T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETO 220T shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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