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HGK 708T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

37,355 mi
Last recorded37,355 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGK 708T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 37,355 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 37,334 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 36,365 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

no interior fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Sep 2015 36,089 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 36,089 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 35,135 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 35,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 34,649 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 34,649 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 33,216 miles

neerside rear sill corrosion

Fail 16 Aug 2012 33,206 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

neerside rear sill corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2011 33,124 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 31,893 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 31,893 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 29,513 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 29,489 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 28,898 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 27,699 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 27,699 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r cv boot spilt

Pass 2 Aug 2006 27,058 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 27,058 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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HGK 708T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HGK 708T, 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 HGK 708T registered?

HGK 708T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 12 April 1979.

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