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NGR 153T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

78,479 mi
Last recorded78,479 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGR 153T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 78,479 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 77,621 miles

Offside Front Upper bump stop missing

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover insecure

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

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 77,621 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Axle beam distorted corroded in two places (2.5.A.5b)

Offside Front Upper bump stop missing

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover insecure

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

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 76,860 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded from tank ()

Offside Front shock absorbed dust cover insecure

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 76,859 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded from tank ()

Offside Front shock absorbed dust cover insecure

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 75,612 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 75,612 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 May 2006 71,430 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 71,430 miles

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side rear outer drive shaft boot split

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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NGR 153T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NGR 153T, 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 NGR 153T registered?

NGR 153T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 15 March 1979.

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