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FNU 893V

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

36,608 mi
Last recorded36,608 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNU 893V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 36,608 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 36,599 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2019 34,260 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

front suspension bump stops show signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2018 33,579 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 31,836 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 29,093 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 29,091 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2013 26,410 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 26,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 23,016 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 23,012 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 22,789 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

chassis corroding at offside

corrosion at offside front floorpan and inner valance

o/s and n/s rear outer cv gaiters split

offside and nearside outer sills corroding

offside and nearside rear floorpan corroding

Pass 24 Nov 2010 19,533 miles

extensive corrosion on floorpan

offside chassis corroded

slight play at steering idler arm

Fail 16 Nov 2010 19,487 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

extensive corrosion on floorpan

offside chassis corroded

slight play at steering idler arm

Pass 20 Nov 2009 16,027 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 16,027 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

brake reseoiour missing

n/s/f inner wing corroded not in prescribe area

slight engine oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2009 160,211 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

nearside driveshaft boot split

drivers seat base insecure

excessive corrosion around handbrake mounting

excessive corrosion of complete chassis under side with repairs carried out using body filler and underseal

front jacking points excessively corroded

handbrake cable fouling brake servo

passengers seat base insecure front nearside

Pass 3 Nov 2008 12,157 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

n/s/f & o/s/f shock absorber getting weak

Fail 29 Oct 2008 12,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

n/s/f & o/s/f shock absorber getting weak

Pass 26 Sep 2007 7,844 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 7,837 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 3,934 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 3,820 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

offside outer driveshaft gaiter split

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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FNU 893V is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 FNU 893V, 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 FNU 893V registered?

FNU 893V is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 3 August 1979.

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