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HBJ 827V

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

39,759 mi
Last recorded39,759 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2009
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBJ 827V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2009 39,759 miles

nearside rear driveshaft boot split

vehicle undershield corroding and nearside sill

Fail 22 Jul 2009 39,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

nearside rear driveshaft boot split

vehicle undershield corroding and nearside sill

Pass 21 Jul 2008 36,846 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

nearside outer driveshafe boot split

offside front inner wheel arch corroding

offside rear beam axle corroding

Pass 2 Aug 2007 33,165 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 33,040 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 27,025 miles

slight corrosing in engine bay

slight play in draglink steering joint

Fail 3 Jul 2006 26,942 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

slight corrosion on chassis in engine bay

slight play in steering idler

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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HBJ 827V is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HBJ 827V, 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 HBJ 827V registered?

HBJ 827V is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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The MOT history for HBJ 827V shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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