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FEL 846V

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

56,453 mi
Last recorded56,453 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEL 846V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 56,453 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 56,453 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 56,453 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 56,453 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 56,453 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 56,453 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 56,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185 R 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 R 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 56,453 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 56,453 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 56,453 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 56,453 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 56,451 miles

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

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

both side front and rear seals surface corrosion

Pass 23 May 2017 56,441 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 May 2017 56,440 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 May 2016 56,432 miles

oil leak

Fail 25 May 2016 56,431 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 27 May 2015 56,424 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 56,418 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 May 2014 56,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2013 56,376 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 56,376 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2012 56,364 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 56,364 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2011 56,358 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2010 56,352 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside rear outer wall slightly deteriorated.

Fail 5 May 2009 56,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust emissions high

Pass 5 May 2009 56,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

exhaust emissions high

Pass 20 May 2008 56,349 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 56,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Outer Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2007 56,333 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 56,333 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 31 May 2006 56,328 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 31 May 2006 56,328 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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FEL 846V is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 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 FEL 846V, 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 FEL 846V registered?

FEL 846V is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 September 1979.

Is FEL 846V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FEL 846V shows 33 tests with a 60.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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