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OGR 804T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

56,677 mi
Last recorded56,677 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGR 804T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 56,677 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 56,316 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 56,136 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 55,747 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 54,316 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 51,646 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 50,790 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 50,550 miles

Corrosion to floor pan

Fail 14 Jan 2016 50,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Corrosion to floor pan

Pass 7 Oct 2014 47,642 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 46,978 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 46,978 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 46,111 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 46,111 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 45,220 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 44,130 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 41,458 miles

Extensive surface corrosion

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Underside of vehicle heavily under-sealed

Pass 28 May 2008 39,231 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 37,044 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 32,067 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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OGR 804T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 OGR 804T, 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 OGR 804T registered?

OGR 804T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 3 May 1979.

Is OGR 804T safe to buy?

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