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TEE 893T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Cream Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

57,197 mi
Last recorded57,197 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEE 893T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 57,197 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside & nearside front wheels tight to turn by hand

offside & nearside front brake hoses insecure

Fail 23 Apr 2019 57,197 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Torsion bar corroded and seriously weakened poor welding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision lower seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/R inner sill holed and corroded/ rear quarter panel lifting from sill advise repair

N/S/R inner wheel arch to floor corroded/holed

O/S/F door step to front panel holed and corroded

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner section of tread

O/S/R torsion bar fairly corroded advise repair

all cv boots deteriorating

both front brake flexi to brake pipe retaining clips missing but hose/pipe still currently secure

front brake binding but currently not excessive

front brake discs corroded

minimal servo effort

poor repair to O/S/F floor pan

some imbalance on rear brakes

splits forming in steering coupling

Pass 14 Jul 2018 57,043 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 54,722 miles

Oil leak ()

can not see repaired areas ,painted and under sealed

Fail 23 May 2017 54,716 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive HC 2820 (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 51,271 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 49,543 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 47,021 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 46,950 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

o/s/r driveshaft boot split

rear axle tube corroded through 1st skin

Pass 11 Nov 2010 45,779 miles

Oil leak

both sides inner sill corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2010 45,731 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

both sides inner sill corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2009 44,806 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 43,490 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 43,439 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 42,286 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 42,255 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 40,653 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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TEE 893T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Cream with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TEE 893T, 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.

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TEE 893T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1979.

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