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WHU 839T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,854 mi
Last recorded92,854 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHU 839T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 92,854 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 92,843 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 92,836 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 91,956 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 91,956 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 91,948 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 91,948 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 91,942 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 91,942 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 91,739 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 91,739 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 90,610 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 88,253 miles

Cannot inspect metal brake pipes due to underseal and covers.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering box, drop arm and braking components cannot be inspected due to undershield.

Pass 11 Aug 2006 87,698 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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WHU 839T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 WHU 839T, 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 WHU 839T registered?

WHU 839T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 May 1979.

Is WHU 839T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WHU 839T shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WHU 839T have outstanding finance?

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