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SAA 56T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,497 mi
Last recorded77,497 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAA 56T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 77,497 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 77,469 miles

corrosion to offside sill

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 23 May 2017 77,469 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to offside sill

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 7 Jun 2016 77,297 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 77,297 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 77,221 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 77,221 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 77,155 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 77,123 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 77,090 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 77,090 miles

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)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 77,050 miles

corrosion to front brake discs

nsr inner driveshaft boot split

panel around engine bay corroded

reverse light not working

Fail 6 Dec 2011 77,050 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 76,958 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 76,958 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 76,804 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 76,719 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 76,488 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 76,488 miles

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 76,410 miles

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?

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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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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What year was SAA 56T registered?

SAA 56T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 9 May 1979.

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