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FWU 610T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,297 mi
Last recorded68,297 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWU 610T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 68,297 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 67,635 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 67,635 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 66,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective ()

batteries insecure

brake pedal rubber split

passenger seat belt twisted

slight play in steering idler

wipers work on 1 speed

Fail 9 Jun 2017 66,626 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both heat exchangers/silencer flanges (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective ()

batteries insecure

brake pedal rubber split

passenger seat belt twisted

slight play in steering idler

wipers work on 1 speed

Pass 1 Jul 2016 65,120 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 64,056 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

play in steering

underside welded and sealed

Pass 30 Jun 2015 64,056 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

play in steering

underside welded and sealed

Pass 3 Jul 2014 62,569 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

flex in steering box mounts

horn switch sticking

underside welded and sealed in several places

wipers deteriorating

Pass 5 Aug 2013 61,224 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 60,069 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre is starting to perish.

offside front tyre is starting to perish borderline.

vehicle has been undersealed.

Fail 20 Jun 2012 60,030 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

both front steps corroded

front ball joint rubbers deteriorating

general corrosion

n/s seat belt cover missing

o/s/f tyre deteriorating

rear drive shaft boot split

slight play in both upper and lower ball joints

underside heavly repaired and undersealed

Pass 10 Jun 2011 58,194 miles

tyres cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2010 56,705 miles

corrosion on floors borderline.

corrosion on rear axle borderline.

general corrosion starting though out vehicle borderline.

Fail 21 Jun 2010 56,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

corrosion on floors borderline.

corrosion on rear axle borderline.

general corrosion starting though out vehicle borderline.

Fail 22 Jun 2009 55,262 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 55,262 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 53,967 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 51,509 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 51,509 miles

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

corrosion on under side but not holed yet

Pass 23 Jun 2006 50,801 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 50,801 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

offside rear lights faulty

oil leak

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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FWU 610T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FWU 610T, 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 FWU 610T registered?

FWU 610T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 4 April 1979.

Is FWU 610T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWU 610T shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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