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HRE 209V

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,284 mi
Last recorded64,284 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRE 209V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 64,284 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 64,284 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 63,908 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 63,908 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 63,908 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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HRE 209V is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HRE 209V, 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

How do I check the history of HRE 209V?

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What year was HRE 209V registered?

HRE 209V is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is HRE 209V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HRE 209V shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HRE 209V have outstanding finance?

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