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FEX 949T

1979 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,449 mi
Last recorded14,449 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Caravelle63,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEX 949T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 14,449 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 13,981 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 13,174 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 10,209 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 6,528 miles

all tyre walls slightly perished and cracking

Pass 27 Jul 2015 4,443 miles

front axle beam slight corrosion nearside

Pass 31 Jul 2014 3,164 miles

All road tyres are perrishing

Both rear indicator lenses are faded

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

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

latteral movement in both rear drive shafts

Fail 29 Jul 2014 3,120 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

All road tyres are perrishing

Both rear indicator lenses are faded

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

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

latteral movement in both rear drive shafts

Pass 5 Aug 2013 1,480 miles

Front cross member corroded

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front wheel bearing is noisey

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering between steering box and colum the rubber bush is worn

Fail 1 Aug 2013 1,468 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Front cross member corroded

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front wheel bearing is noisey

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering between steering box and colum the rubber bush is worn

Pass 15 Sep 2011 98,858 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 94,515 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 94,515 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 92,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 91,432 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 90,212 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 87,185 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 84,671 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?

Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
5,286
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
24,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 8,177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,996
position lamp(s) not working 4,827
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FEX 949T is a 1979 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 63,791 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FEX 949T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravelle typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FEX 949T registered?

FEX 949T is a 1979 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 May 1979.

Is FEX 949T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FEX 949T shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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