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VJJ 509T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

19,327 mi
Last recorded19,327 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJJ 509T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 19,327 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 19,156 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 19,156 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 18,496 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 18,226 miles

Nearside Front inner arch and bulkhead corroded

Nearside Rear chassis rail holed at engine support area

Offside Front axle beam has been repaired

Offside Front inner arch and bulkhead corroded

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 18,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front inner arch and bulkhead corroded

Nearside Rear chassis rail holed at engine support area

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front axle beam has been repaired

Offside Front inner arch and bulkhead corroded

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 17,235 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre binding

o/s/r tyre perished

oil leaks

n/s/f brake binding

Fail 2 Sep 2015 17,235 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f brake binding

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre binding

o/s/r tyre perished

oil leaks

Pass 13 Sep 2014 16,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre starting to perrish

Fail 12 Sep 2014 16,956 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre starting to perrish

Pass 16 Sep 2013 16,340 miles

offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Fail 16 Sep 2013 16,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Sep 2012 15,275 miles

has been welded and under silled

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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VJJ 509T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VJJ 509T, 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 VJJ 509T registered?

VJJ 509T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 17 March 1979.

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