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GLK 579T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

90,649 mi
Last recorded90,649 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLK 579T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 90,649 miles

Nearside Front inner wheelarch corroding

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

both rear indicators reacting with sidelights

steering idler arm slight wear/play

Fail 26 Jul 2018 90,646 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front inner wheelarch corroding

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

both rear indicators reacting with sidelights

steering idler arm slight wear/play

Pass 12 Jul 2017 89,287 miles

slight play in steering arm on box

Pass 24 Jun 2016 87,364 miles

Nearside Front seat belt twisted, retracting mechanism exposed, easily damaged.

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

front seat belt mounts weak.

Fail 24 Jun 2016 87,364 miles

Nearside Front seat belt twisted, retracting mechanism exposed, easily damaged.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

front seat belt mounts weak.

Fail 31 Mar 2015 83,532 miles

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2015 83,532 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2014 81,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

low light output from headlamps.

n/s handbrake cable fouling trailing arm.

rear brakes noisey.

slight play in front steering joints.

steel brake pipes to rear flexis & on trailing arms starting to corrode.

Fail 11 Apr 2014 81,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

low light output from headlamps.

n/s handbrake cable fouling trailing arm.

rear brakes noisey.

slight play in front steering joints.

steel brake pipes to rear flexis & on trailing arms starting to corrode.

Pass 15 Apr 2013 77,629 miles

Corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

Corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Nearside lower engine stut loose

Nearside washer jeb blocked

Fail 5 Apr 2013 77,611 miles

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside washer jeb blocked

Corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

Corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Nearside lower engine stut loose

Pass 27 Jun 2012 73,313 miles

Corrosion to both front floor pans/ door steps

Corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

Corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

Corrosiuon to nearside front inner wheel arch

Drivers seat belt twisted

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2012 73,293 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Corrosion to both front floor pans/ door steps

Corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

Corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

Corrosiuon to nearside front inner wheel arch

Drivers seat belt twisted

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2011 122,959 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 11 May 2011 69,931 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 67,643 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 65,846 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 65,846 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 64,170 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 64,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 62,442 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 62,428 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 24 Jul 2006 60,566 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 60,566 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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GLK 579T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 GLK 579T, 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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GLK 579T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 18 June 1979.

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