MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,497 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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corrosion to offside sill
vehicle has been undersealed
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
corrosion to offside sill
vehicle has been undersealed
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
corrosion around engine bay
corrosion to body mountings
corrosion to both sills
corrosion to suspension parts
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
corrosion around engine bay
corrosion to body mountings
corrosion to both sills
corrosion to suspension parts
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
both rear shockers corroded
corrosion to both sills
corrosion to underside of vehicle
panel around engine bay corroded
rear axle corroded
rear body mounts next to rear axle corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
both rear shockers corroded
corrosion to underside of vehicle
panel around engine bay corroded
rear axle corroded
rear body mounts next to rear axle corroded
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
corrosion around engine bay
corrosion to chasis
poor weld repair to nsr chasis but not affecting braking,steering or structure
Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
corrosion around engine bay
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
corrosion to front brake discs
nsr inner driveshaft boot split
panel around engine bay corroded
reverse light not working
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
corrosion to front brake discs
nsr inner driveshaft boot split
panel arond engine bay corroded
reverse light not working
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
osr shocker dust cover insecure
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
osr shocker dust cover insecure
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
corrosion to heat shield around engine area
no reverse lights
oil leak from engine
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exhaust heat shield around engine corroded
oil leak from engine
rear shockers corroded
reverse lights inop
slight corrosion to front brake discs
Centre Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?
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SAA 56T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 SAA 56T, 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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SAA 56T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 9 May 1979.
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