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NTL 709V

1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

39,529 mi
Last recorded39,529 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTL 709V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 39,529 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 39,078 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 38,991 miles

Nearside Front brake binding

Pass 16 Aug 2017 38,916 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 16 Aug 2017 38,916 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 38,829 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 38,706 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 38,566 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 38,466 miles

near side rear tyre perished

Pass 30 May 2012 38,263 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 38,263 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 17 May 2011 37,884 miles

off side front tyre perished

Fail 12 May 2011 37,884 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

off side front tyre perished

Pass 12 May 2010 37,436 miles

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

off side front tyre perished

Fail 12 May 2010 37,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

off side front tyre perished

Pass 14 May 2009 36,409 miles

off side front and near side rear brakes binding

off side front tyre perished

off side rear outer cv boot split

Fail 6 May 2009 36,409 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

off side front and near side rear brakes binding

off side front tyre perished

off side rear outer cv boot split

Pass 31 Aug 2007 36,237 miles

all tyres cracked and perished

o.s.r c.v boot split

slight corrosion to floor pan

Pass 29 Aug 2006 35,925 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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NTL 709V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 44,644 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 NTL 709V, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NTL 709V registered?

NTL 709V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1980.

Is NTL 709V safe to buy?

The MOT history for NTL 709V shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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