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TFU 470T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,732 mi
Last recorded21,732 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFU 470T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 21,732 miles

Front Inner body heavily coated in under seal

Nearside Front Outer step coated in fibre glass

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 21,732 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near tow bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner body heavily coated in under seal

Nearside Front Outer step coated in fibre glass

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 18,670 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 18,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member under bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner step (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2018 17,425 miles

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2017 15,701 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 13,604 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 11,534 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 11,534 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 11,039 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 10,987 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 9,509 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 7,571 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 22,538 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front discs corroded slightly

front shox poor

very slight play in steering damper

Fail 31 Jan 2011 22,538 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

front discs corroded slightly

front shox poor

very slight play in steering damper

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 470T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 470T, 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

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What year was TFU 470T registered?

TFU 470T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 April 1979.

Is TFU 470T safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFU 470T shows 15 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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