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FLA 896T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

83,958 mi
Last recorded83,958 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLA 896T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 83,958 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 83,958 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 83,811 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 82,749 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 82,749 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 81,370 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 80,268 miles

brake system poor condition,exhaust coroded,steering and suspension recently greased.

steering and suspension worn and badly coroded,vehicle coroded throughout,wheel bearings worn.seat belts poor condition.high hc emissions.

Fail 29 Jul 2008 80,268 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake system poor condition,exhaust coroded,steering and suspension recently greased.

steering and suspension worn and badly coroded,vehicle coroded throughout,wheel bearings worn.seat belts poor condition.high hc emissions.

Pass 12 Jul 2007 79,753 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 79,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 79,619 miles

advisory given on previous test27/07/2006

Fail 27 Jul 2006 79,602 miles

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

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

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

rust on windscreen scutle both front doors taped over in various places.lower floor fitted unable to see steering box. rust through out under side of vehicle.

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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FLA 896T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FLA 896T, 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

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What year was FLA 896T registered?

FLA 896T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 2 April 1979.

Is FLA 896T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLA 896T shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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