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WBK 396T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

40,762 mi
Last recorded40,762 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBK 396T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 40,762 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 40,762 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 38,842 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 38,751 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 37,359 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 36,088 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 36,088 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 34,615 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 30,792 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 30,792 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

brake servo breater hose kinked

Pass 20 Sep 2011 30,418 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 30,413 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 29,165 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 28,034 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 26,693 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 24,584 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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WBK 396T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,970cc 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 WBK 396T, 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 WBK 396T registered?

WBK 396T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 June 1979.

Is WBK 396T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WBK 396T 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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