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TDN 450T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

6,369 mi
Last recorded6,369 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDN 450T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 6,369 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 5,639 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 4,818 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 4,093 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 3,365 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 3,365 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 2,537 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 2,418 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 2,315 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 2,253 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 2,094 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 1,873 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 1,598 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 1,278 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 927 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 905 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 544 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 282 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 86 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 99,953 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 99,953 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 99,644 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 98,904 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 98,650 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 97,965 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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TDN 450T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 TDN 450T, 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

How do I check the history of TDN 450T?

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What year was TDN 450T registered?

TDN 450T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 June 1979.

Is TDN 450T safe to buy?

The MOT history for TDN 450T shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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