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EVF 748T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

110,672 mi
Last recorded110,672 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVF 748T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 110,672 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 110,303 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 109,673 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 107,856 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 107,578 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 107,546 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded From 3 way to N/S/F flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded From 3 way to O/S/F flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Unable to close engine cover/door

Pass 15 Apr 2017 107,326 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 106,940 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 106,496 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 105,653 miles

nearside rear outer cv gaitor perished and cracked

upper and lower front suspension ball joints perished and cracked on both sides nearside and offside

Pass 22 Apr 2013 104,863 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 104,204 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 103,309 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 2,008 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 100,728 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 99,524 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

both front upper joint rubbers split

Pass 15 Jun 2007 98,637 miles

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 97,220 miles

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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EVF 748T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 EVF 748T, 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

How do I check the history of EVF 748T?

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What year was EVF 748T registered?

EVF 748T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 9 April 1979.

Is EVF 748T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EVF 748T shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EVF 748T have outstanding finance?

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