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SSH 909T

1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,543 mi
Last recorded45,543 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSH 909T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 45,543 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 45,525 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 45,263 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 45,246 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Oil leak.

Pass 19 Jul 2014 44,825 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 44,315 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 44,056 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 43,833 miles

Oil leak

cotton braded rubber fuel pipes. unable to check the condition of the actual rubber

nearside rear tyre tread cracked

offside rear tyre tread cracked

Fail 26 Aug 2011 43,833 miles

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

Oil leak

cotton braded rubber fuel pipes. unable to check the condition of the actual rubber

nearside rear tyre tread cracked

offside rear tyre tread cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2010 43,685 miles

Front doors starting to corrode

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)

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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SSH 909T is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 44,830 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 SSH 909T, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SSH 909T?

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What year was SSH 909T registered?

SSH 909T is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 18 November 1978.

Is SSH 909T safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSH 909T shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SSH 909T have outstanding finance?

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