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NPT 50T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

46,317 mi
Last recorded46,317 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPT 50T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 46,317 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 46,309 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 46,270 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30 cm of a mounting point (towing bracket) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 22 May 2018 40,200 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 40,065 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 40,065 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 39,919 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 39,913 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2014 39,664 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 39,664 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2013 38,801 miles

o/s/f tyre heavily perished but no cords exposed

Fail 7 May 2013 38,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre heavily perished but no cords exposed

Pass 10 May 2012 36,736 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 33,821 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 33,643 miles

Corrosion to vehicle but not structural.

Front brake discs slightly pitted.

Front of vehicle badly welded.

Heavy surface corrosion to vehicle and suspension units.

Slight movement in o/s/f lower ball joint.

Fail 15 Sep 2009 33,636 miles

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Corrosion to vehicle but not structural.

Front brake discs slightly pitted.

Front of vehicle badly welded.

Heavy surface corrosion to vehicle and suspension units.

Slight movement in o/s/f lower ball joint.

Pass 23 Mar 2006 32,941 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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NPT 50T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 50T, 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 50T registered?

NPT 50T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 9 April 1979.

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