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OUP 995T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,821 mi
Last recorded4,821 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUP 995T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 4,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear corner corroded covered with duck tape

Offside Front Lower step has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

front tyres perished

Fail 22 Oct 2019 4,819 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear corner corroded covered with duck tape

Offside Front Lower step has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

front tyres perished

Pass 26 Jun 2018 4,590 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

n/s and o/s front lower arches has small hole

n/s rear corner corroded and covered up with duck tape

o/s and n/s front tyres perished

Fail 23 Apr 2018 4,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and step (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Axle beam modified but not seriously weakened arm (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyres perished

n/s front step corroded

o/s front and o/s rear inner arches

Pass 19 Apr 2017 4,384 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside & offside front outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion offside front wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

nearside & offside front tyre inner & outer walls slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Apr 2017 4,384 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside & offside front outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion offside front wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside & offside (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside & offside front tyre inner & outer walls slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2015 38,268 miles

under neath the vehicle slight rusty

Pass 23 Sep 2014 3,232 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 2,997 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 23,696 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

nearside rear and offside front lower body corners corroded and offside front floor

nearside rear chassis corroded/ holed

offside drive shaft gaiter split

rear door not latching

rear foot brake imbalance

washers weak

Fail 5 Dec 2011 23,580 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

nearside rear and offside front lower body corners corroded and offside front floor

nearside rear chassis corroded/ holed

offside drive shaft gaiter split

rear door not latching

rear foot brake imbalance

washers weak

Pass 9 Nov 2010 98,626 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

nearside rear lower quarter back corroded

rear fuel hose loose

top of rear chassis corroded (in engine bay)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 98,615 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

nearside rear lower quarter back corroded

rear fuel hose loose

top of rear chassis corroded (in engine bay)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 96,398 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 95,320 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 93,050 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 89,790 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 89,759 miles

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

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Oil leak

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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OUP 995T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OUP 995T, 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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OUP 995T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 22 May 1979.

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