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VRV 40T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,463 mi
Last recorded71,463 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRV 40T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 71,463 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 71,376 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near engine mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2018 68,319 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 65,677 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 61,998 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 58,782 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 56,982 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 54,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

steering colume coupling perished

Fail 25 Jun 2013 54,641 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

steering colume coupling perished

Pass 22 Jun 2012 52,139 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 52,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 49,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 49,346 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 49,011 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 49,011 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 47,884 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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VRV 40T 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 68.8%.

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 VRV 40T, 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 VRV 40T registered?

VRV 40T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 25 May 1979.

Is VRV 40T safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRV 40T shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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