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FLA 934T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Cream Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

18,905 mi
Last recorded18,905 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLA 934T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 18,905 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 7,967 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 7,967 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 4,808 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 3,004 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 827 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 827 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 96,934 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 96,933 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe leaking to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Body has slight corrosion under side (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion under side (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 96,433 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 96,433 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 96,302 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 96,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 94,868 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 May 2013 94,868 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 May 2012 93,799 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 93,799 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 92,761 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 92,761 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 913,879 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 90,126 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 87,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2007 84,468 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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FLA 934T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Cream with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 934T, 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 FLA 934T registered?

FLA 934T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 19 March 1979.

Is FLA 934T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLA 934T shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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