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FRP 856T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

65,863 mi
Last recorded65,863 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRP 856T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 65,863 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 65,857 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 64,878 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 64,878 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 63,921 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 63,920 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

exhaust emissions very close to max

free play in steering close to max

off side front out rigger corrodeing

slight play in steering centre pivot point

van corrodeing on under side behind covers un able to fully check

Pass 5 Jun 2009 62,906 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 62,819 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear 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)

oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2008 61,768 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 60,677 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 60,677 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion to rear crossmember

corrosion under 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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FRP 856T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FRP 856T, 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

How do I check the history of FRP 856T?

You can check the full history of FRP 856T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FRP 856T registered?

FRP 856T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 12 March 1979.

Is FRP 856T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRP 856T shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FRP 856T have outstanding finance?

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