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TCO 141T

1979 Volkswagen Motorcaravan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

17,858 mi
Last recorded17,858 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motorcaravan29,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCO 141T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorcaravan
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 17,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 17,857 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 17,798 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 17,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 17,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 17,041 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 16,738 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 16,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 15,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 15,577 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working BOTH (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 15,308 miles

advanced corrosion forming of battery tray

both front tyres near wear limit on inner edges

corrosion forming at rear of inner sill panel

corrosion forming n/s seat belt mount

rear flexi brake pipe ends in poor condition

Pass 15 Jun 2010 14,816 miles

advanced corrosion forming at o/s/f step area,o/s/r w/arch and inner sill panel,o/s/f outrigger and n/s sliding door outer skin,but not exposing any jagged edges

corrosion forming on steel brake pipe between rear flexis

front s/absrs in poor condition

rear flexi brake pipes in poor condition

slight exhaust blow from manifold

some w/bearing play n/s and o/s front

Fail 15 Jun 2010 14,816 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

advanced corrosion forming at o/s/f step area,o/s/r w/arch and inner sill panel,o/s/f outrigger and n/s sliding door outer skin,but not exposing any jagged edges

corrosion forming on steel brake pipe between rear flexis

front s/absrs in poor condition

rear flexi brake pipes in poor condition

slight exhaust blow from manifold

some w/bearing play n/s and o/s front

Fail 10 May 2009 14,426 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advanced corrosion forming at rear of o/s/f w/arch

advanced corrosion forming o/s/f step area

advanced corrosion forming on o/s/inner sill panel adjacent to rear jacking point

front and rear no.plates in poor condition

front s/absrs in poor condition

rear flexi brake pipe ends in poor condition

slight exhaust blow

Pass 10 May 2009 14,426 miles

advanced corrosion forming at rear of o/s/f w/arch

advanced corrosion forming o/s/f step area

advanced corrosion forming on o/s/inner sill panel adjacent to rear jacking point

front and rear no.plates in poor condition

front s/absrs in poor condition

rear flexi brake pipe ends in poor condition

slight exhaust blow

Pass 22 Aug 2007 14,315 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2007 14,313 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advanced corrosion forming n/s/f jacking point

advanced corrosion forming rear of o/s inner sill

both front tyres approaching wear limit

excessive corrosion o/s/f inner w/arch,not within a prescribed area

excessive corrosion of drivers entrance step.not within a prescribed area

slight lift in both front top ball joints

some binding of both rear brakes

Pass 2 Jun 2006 13,746 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 13,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motorcaravan?

Based on 2,605 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,353
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96
Stop lamp not working 90
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 79
position lamp(s) not working 63
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TCO 141T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motorcaravan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Motorcaravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 29,908 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motorcaravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TCO 141T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motorcaravan typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Motorcaravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TCO 141T registered?

TCO 141T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motorcaravan, first registered on 6 April 1979.

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