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TAS 566T

1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,462 mi
Last recorded70,462 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAS 566T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 70,462 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 69,583 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 68,334 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all front susspension bump stops are missing

near side fron t wing holed and corroded,no external sharp edges

rear reg plate is motor cycle type

under side thick under sealed,

wipers move very slowly

Fail 9 Jan 2015 68,334 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all front susspension bump stops are missing

near side fron t wing holed and corroded,no external sharp edges

rear reg plate is motor cycle type

under side thick under sealed,

wipers move very slowly

Fail 18 Jul 2014 68,333 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front 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 to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side tie rod distorted

vehicle under side has thich underseal applied and a full inspection is not p[ossible

Pass 2 May 2013 65,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers seat belt top bracket has minor twist

drivers windscreen washer has poor delivery

headlamp patterns deteriorating

Fail 8 Apr 2013 65,801 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2012 60,916 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 52,604 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2010 50,336 miles

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

Windscreen wipers slow not failable at time of test.Rear suspension arms repaired ok at time of test.

Fail 17 May 2010 50,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen wipers slow not failable at time of test.Rear suspension arms repaired ok at time of test.

Pass 20 May 2009 46,651 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 46,642 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 45,481 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 40,008 miles

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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TAS 566T is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TAS 566T, 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.

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What year was TAS 566T registered?

TAS 566T is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 24 November 1978.

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