MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,355 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Seal Area Rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Battery Area corroded/ Battery Secured (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Seal Area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot Floor Area Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Seal Area Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Battery Tray Area Corroded/ Battery Secure (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Of Vehicle Has General Corrosion To Under Side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both O/S & N/S (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Seal Area Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Battery Tray Area Corroded/ Battery Secure (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Of Vehicle Has General Corrosion To Under Side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Battery Tray Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Seal Area Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear driveshaft gators torn
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MCW 508T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 MCW 508T, 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 MCW 508T registered?
MCW 508T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 22 May 1979.
Is MCW 508T safe to buy?
The MOT history for MCW 508T shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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