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VVB 527T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Turquoise Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,545 mi
Last recorded9,545 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVB 527T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 9,545 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 9,529 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2014 9,526 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 7,470 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 6,839 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 6,837 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 6,267 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 6,264 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 4,191 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 34,778 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 34,778 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 2,721 miles

offside rear driveshaft gaiter in poor condition

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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VVB 527T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Turquoise with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VVB 527T, 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 VVB 527T registered?

VVB 527T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 May 1979.

Is VVB 527T safe to buy?

The MOT history for VVB 527T shows 12 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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