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FKV 933T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

18,948 mi
Last recorded18,948 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKV 933T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 18,948 miles

Ball joint has slight play intermediate steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Engine mounting prescribed area slight corrosion

Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion to casing (2.4.E.4c)

Fail 5 May 2018 18,947 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Rear Fuel hose insecure and filter (7.2.1)

Ball joint has slight play intermediate steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Engine mounting prescribed area slight corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2017 18,249 miles

N/S/F WHEEL BEARING HAS SLIGHT PLAY

REAR INNER SILLS CORRODED

Pass 15 Apr 2016 17,176 miles

CENTRE DRAG LINK BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP

PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY LOW

REAR INNER SILLS CORRODED

Fail 9 Apr 2016 17,174 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY LOW

REAR INNER SILLS CORRODED

N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP

CENTRE DRAG LINK BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 17 Apr 2015 15,594 miles

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

Light corrosion on rear inner sills.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Some corrosion noted on front suspension cross member.

Pass 28 Mar 2014 14,046 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 14,020 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 12,275 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 10,575 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 8,525 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 8,517 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 4,714 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 4,714 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 2,954 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 2,709 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 2,599 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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FKV 933T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FKV 933T, 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 FKV 933T registered?

FKV 933T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 15 May 1979.

Is FKV 933T safe to buy?

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