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LUY 147T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,826 mi
Last recorded64,826 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUY 147T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 64,826 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes (3.6.B.2c)

General body corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2017 63,220 miles

General underbody corrosion not excessive

Pass 30 Mar 2016 61,994 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 59,914 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 57,780 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 54,114 miles

axle beam repairs

body/chassis/suspension corroded

drivers seatbelt worn

inner sill repairs

left rear tyre sidewall cracked

oil leaks

rear wheel bearing play

slight blow from exhaust

steering box play

steering idler play

steering lock not working

tail pipe corroded

water tank straps corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2013 54,114 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

axle beam repairs

body/chassis/suspension corroded

drivers seatbelt worn

inner sill repairs

left rear tyre sidewall cracked

left/right lower ball joints lift

oil leaks

rear wheel bearing play

steering box play

steering idler play

steering lock not working

tail pipe corroded

water tank straps corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2012 51,223 miles

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

all perscribed areas undersealed

all steering and suspension bushed slight play

underbody of vehicle heavily welded

Pass 19 Apr 2011 50,063 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 47,604 miles

all ball joints play

axle beam repairs

ball joint boots split

brake pipe corrosion

chassis in engine bay corroded

engine oil leaks

front suspension corroded

rear wheel bearing play

steering box play

windscreen damaged

Fail 1 Apr 2010 47,604 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

all ball joints play

axle beam repairs

ball joint boots split

brake pipe corrosion

chassis in engine bay corroded

engine oil leaks

front suspension corroded

rear wheel bearing play

steering box play

windscreen damaged

Pass 7 May 2009 46,023 miles

axle beam repairs

ball joint boots split

front brake discs slight distortion

left front brake pipe corroded

left front door glass missing

oil l;eaks

rear wheel bearing play

suspension corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2009 46,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

axle beam repairs

ball joint boots split

front brake discs slight distortion

left front brake pipe corroded

left front door glass missing

oil l;eaks

rear wheel bearing play

suspension corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2007 41,162 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 38,092 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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LUY 147T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LUY 147T, 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 LUY 147T registered?

LUY 147T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is LUY 147T safe to buy?

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