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UPX 984T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,843 mi
Last recorded9,843 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPX 984T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 9,843 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 9,633 miles

Offside outer sill holed and corroded

Several areas of floor han has surface corrosion

Fail 27 Jul 2011 9,632 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside outer sill holed and corroded

Several areas of floor han has surface corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2009 9,618 miles

imbalance on rear brakes

low effort to nearside handbrake

Pass 14 Jul 2008 9,393 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake inbalance

slight play in steering

Pass 20 Sep 2006 9,029 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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UPX 984T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UPX 984T, 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 UPX 984T registered?

UPX 984T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is UPX 984T safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPX 984T shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UPX 984T have outstanding finance?

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