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OFV 708T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

985 mi
Last recorded985 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFV 708T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 985 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 985 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 142 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 137 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 98,689 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 98,689 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 97,186 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 97,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2013 91,705 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 89,804 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside door corroded

nearside rear innerwing corroded

offside door corroded

offside rear innerwing corroded

offside sill corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2012 89,804 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside door corroded

nearside rear innerwing corroded

offside door corroded

offside rear innerwing corroded

offside sill corroded

inline fuel filter resting on offside rear heat exchanger

Pass 5 Aug 2011 88,770 miles

Battery insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside door corroded

nearside front floor corroded

nearside front inner wing corroded

nearside rear inner body panel excessive corrosion

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside door corroded

offside front inner wing corroded

offside rear inner body panel corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2011 88,770 miles

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

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside door corroded

nearside front floor corroded

nearside front inner wing corroded

nearside rear inner body panel excessive corrosion

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside door corroded

offside front inner wing corroded

offside rear inner body panel corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2010 87,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2009 84,984 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 84,971 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 83,816 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 82,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

corrosion on nearside & offside front doors

play in steering box sector shaft bearing

Fail 22 May 2007 82,535 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

corrosion on nearside & offside front doors

play in steering box sector shaft bearing

Pass 25 May 2006 81,008 miles

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

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

all 4 brake hose ferrules corroded

all 4 brake hoses deteriorated

corrosion on nearside & offside lower doors

nearside front brake sticking slightly

offside rear wheel arch liner corroded

oil leak

play in rear wheel bearings

steering box worn

Fail 22 May 2006 80,994 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

all 4 brake hose ferrules corroded

all 4 brake hoses deteriorated

corrosion on nearside & offside lower doors

nearside front brake sticking slighlty

offside rear wheel arch liner corroded

play in rear wheel bearings

steering box worn

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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OFV 708T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OFV 708T, 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 OFV 708T registered?

OFV 708T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 24 February 1979.

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