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UKB 494V

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,659 mi
Last recorded94,659 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKB 494V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 94,659 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 94,653 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2019 93,802 miles

corrosion offside front panel backside

corrosion offside rear floor pan

Pass 21 Nov 2018 93,219 miles

slight corrosion, offside front panel

Fail 27 Oct 2018 93,212 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 92,328 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 90,792 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 90,792 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 90,305 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 90,269 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

off side rear cross member corroded and holed out side prescribed area

off side rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 9 Jul 2014 90,035 miles

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

rear panel holed

Fail 9 Jul 2014 90,035 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear panel holed

Pass 30 Apr 2013 8,878 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 87,849 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 87,846 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 87,844 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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UKB 494V is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UKB 494V, 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 UKB 494V registered?

UKB 494V is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 9 October 1979.

Is UKB 494V safe to buy?

The MOT history for UKB 494V shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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