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FNX 8T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

33,231 mi
Last recorded33,231 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNX 8T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 33,231 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 33,224 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm to steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 32,453 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 32,442 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 31,492 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Fail 9 Oct 2015 31,403 miles

Ball joint has excessive play Front to rear arm (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres cracking

Fail 7 Oct 2015 31,402 miles

Ball joint has excessive play Front to rear arm (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Aug 2014 31,028 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 31,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 26,602 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 23,919 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 23,919 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 21,606 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 15,828 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 14,477 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 14,477 miles

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

steering box require adjustment

Pass 25 Jul 2006 13,478 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 13,478 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2006 13,467 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

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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FNX 8T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 FNX 8T, 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 FNX 8T registered?

FNX 8T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 16 May 1979.

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