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SLS 345T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,107 mi
Last recorded27,107 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLS 345T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 27,107 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 27,078 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 26,998 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 27,002 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 26,497 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 25,677 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 24,560 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2017 24,560 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 21,259 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 19,069 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 13,269 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 13,269 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 4,986 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 4,986 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 104,684 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2006 104,684 miles

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

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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SLS 345T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SLS 345T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SLS 345T registered?

SLS 345T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is SLS 345T safe to buy?

The MOT history for SLS 345T shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SLS 345T have outstanding finance?

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