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TFU 464T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,462 mi
Last recorded36,462 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFU 464T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 36,462 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 35,723 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play center to arms (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner track rod ball joint slight play

Pass 24 Jul 2017 34,843 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 33,958 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

various corrosion to chassis and components

Pass 27 Jul 2015 33,235 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 33,213 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 32,499 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 32,492 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 31,767 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 31,024 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 30,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 30,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 29,464 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 29,454 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 28,880 miles

slight play/movement in steering idler on front axle beam

Fail 18 Jun 2009 28,880 miles

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

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

slight play/movement in steering idler on front axle beam

Pass 23 Jun 2008 28,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both nearside rear C.V gaitors split

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 2 Jul 2007 27,626 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 27,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

offside rear of axle beam corroded

play/movement in steering idler

Pass 30 Jun 2006 27,049 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 May 2006 27,049 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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TFU 464T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TFU 464T, 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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What year was TFU 464T registered?

TFU 464T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 6 April 1979.

Is TFU 464T safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFU 464T shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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