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NPT 48T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

14,399 mi
Last recorded14,399 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPT 48T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 14,399 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vin plate not securely attached

Fail 22 Apr 2026 14,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

vin plate not securely attached

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 12,946 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 12,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 12,265 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 12,264 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 10,689 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 9,546 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 7,901 miles

front tyres worn on edges

gear change poor

park brake 19% ,, n/s low

Fail 30 Jun 2016 7,901 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front tyres worn on edges

gear change poor

park brake 19% ,, n/s low

Fail 13 May 2015 6,325 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 6,325 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 4,546 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 4,546 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 May 2013 3,647 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 3,647 miles

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

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

corrosion to body both sides at front but not in a prescribed area

off side rear bumper bolts loose

play in steering arm ball joint

play in steering idler

Pass 16 May 2012 1,985 miles

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

nsr outer cv boot is split

osr inner wheel arch is holed and corroded osr outer sill area is corroded and holed

Fail 9 May 2012 1,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

nsf wheel bearing is noisey

nsr outer cv boot is split

osr inner wheel arch is holed and corroded osr outer sill area is corroded and holed

Pass 5 May 2011 99,820 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

sreenwash requires looking at

Pass 6 May 2010 98,413 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 96,919 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 95,346 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 95,338 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 May 2007 94,429 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play detected at steering idler pivot

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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NPT 48T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NPT 48T, 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 NPT 48T registered?

NPT 48T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1979.

Is NPT 48T safe to buy?

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