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EYM 789M

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,379 mi
Last recorded83,379 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYM 789M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 83,379 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2013 83,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrossion/repairs to front axle, off side sill (centre and rear sections)

extensive repairs to both front steps, front outriggers, near side sill and rear panel

Fail 13 Aug 2013 83,335 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrossion/repairs to front axle, off side sill (centre and rear sections)

extensive repairs to both front steps, front outriggers, near side sill and rear panel

Pass 4 May 2012 83,011 miles

corrosion forming underside and repaired extsensively

metal pipes corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2012 83,007 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

metal pipes corroded

corrosion forming underside and repaired extsensively

Pass 20 May 2011 82,793 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 82,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 82,395 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside rear cv boot deteriorated

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 80,250 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 80,241 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion on offside sill is not in any prescribed area. Distortion on one crossmember also outside prescribed area.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 79,203 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion of various under body panels and parts

n/s rear wing panel has sharp edges on outer panel

Fail 21 Apr 2007 79,203 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion of various under body panels and parts

n/s rear wing panel has sharp edges on outer panel

Pass 31 May 2006 74,778 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 74,649 miles

Front Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f brake hose slightley twisted

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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EYM 789M is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 EYM 789M, 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 EYM 789M registered?

EYM 789M is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1979.

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