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MPT 202T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

44,077 mi
Last recorded44,077 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPT 202T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 44,077 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 43,013 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various small areas of surface corrosion rear wheel arches, front wheel arches sills and front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 42,407 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 42,407 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 42,319 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 42,077 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 42,077 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

near side front seat area slighty corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2014 39,437 miles

Both front steps showing signs of corrosion

Slight corrosion osr sill

nsf wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

Fail 16 Apr 2014 39,437 miles

Both front steps showing signs of corrosion

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight corrosion osr sill

nsf wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2013 36,215 miles

N/s/r inner upper wheelarch corroded/holed - outside prescribed area

N/s/r lamp unit has poor connection

Pass 2 Sep 2011 33,124 miles

N/s/f step starting to corrode

Fail 31 Aug 2011 33,119 miles

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

N/s/f step starting to corrode

Pass 3 Sep 2010 31,165 miles

Nsf wheel arch very rusty

Osr chassis rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2009 28,457 miles

N/s/r axle mounting point has slight corrosion

Fail 1 Jun 2009 28,457 miles

Offside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

N/s/r axle mounting point has slight corrosion

Pass 23 May 2008 26,606 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 25,546 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 25,546 miles

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Pass 25 May 2006 24,179 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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MPT 202T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Grey 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 MPT 202T, 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 MPT 202T registered?

MPT 202T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is MPT 202T safe to buy?

The MOT history for MPT 202T 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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