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MAB 113T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

39,354 mi
Last recorded39,354 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAB 113T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 39,354 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 36,435 miles

Front unable to see brake pads

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 31 May 2017 36,435 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play idaler (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Axle beam inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Front unable to see brake pads

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2016 35,646 miles

underside has cover so further investigation may be required

Pass 31 Jul 2015 33,808 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 31,810 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 30,070 miles

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Aug 2012 29,812 miles

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

Oil leak

poor weldin repair on front beam

rear bumper loose

Fail 15 Aug 2012 29,806 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

poor weldin repair on front beam

Pass 25 Aug 2011 29,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre perished to excess

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres sidewall perished to excess

Fail 23 Aug 2011 29,795 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre perished to excess

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres sidewall perished to excess

Pass 11 Aug 2010 29,777 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 29,776 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to floor, sills, inner and outer door archs

Pass 12 Jun 2009 28,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

corrosion to front and rear floor and upper chassis

nearside front and rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 18 Jun 2008 26,371 miles

corrosion to door trims and floor

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion to nearside rear inner archs.

front axle corroded.

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated.

Fail 27 Jul 2007 26,368 miles

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion throughout vehicle floorpan and chassis customer advised

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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MAB 113T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MAB 113T, 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 MAB 113T registered?

MAB 113T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 19 June 1979.

Is MAB 113T safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAB 113T shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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