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HNO 585T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

30,078 mi
Last recorded30,078 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNO 585T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 30,078 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor and near/side front lower beam axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 26,439 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to n/s/f jacking point and offside centre panel at front

various panels welded to underside

Fail 23 Jun 2017 26,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to n/s/f jacking point and offside centre panel at front

various panels welded to underside

Fail 1 Jun 2017 26,357 miles

Ball joint has excessive play steering arm from box (2.2.B.1f)

Battery insecure N/S leisure battery (1.9.1)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear axle beam corroded/holed (2.4.A.3)

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

N/S chassis outrigger corroded/holed.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Poor patch welding throughout underside of van.

Pass 24 May 2016 25,229 miles

vehicle underside extensively repaired and covered in underseal

Pass 5 Jun 2015 24,759 miles

body corrosion

body/chassis and suspension corroded

front brake discs corroded

non standard exhaust fitted

patch repairs to body/chassis and suspension

steering column play

Fail 8 May 2015 24,759 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

axle beam patch repairs

body/chassis/suspension corroded

front brake discs corroded

left/right front jacking points holed

poor patch repairs to body/chassis/suspension

rear shocks damp

steering column play

steering idler play

Pass 8 May 2014 244,928 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 23,422 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 22,748 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 20,636 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 18,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 17,286 miles

[1] n/s/r tyre low †[2] o/s mirror glass cracked †[3] various corrosion on front and rear valance panels,and inner/outer lower bottom seals

Pass 17 May 2006 132,599 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 132,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

body and underbody corrosion

slight spongy ness in brake pedal

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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HNO 585T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HNO 585T, 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 HNO 585T registered?

HNO 585T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 4 July 1979.

Is HNO 585T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HNO 585T shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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