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WJJ 165T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,853 mi
Last recorded35,853 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJJ 165T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 35,853 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 35,853 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 34,968 miles

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroding.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive feels like movement . (5.2.6)

Offside Rear inner arch corroding.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering idler bushes.

Fail 17 Apr 2018 34,968 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded stub axle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear inner arch corroding.

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroding.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive feels like movement . (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering idler bushes.

Pass 2 May 2017 33,933 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 33,412 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 32,325 miles

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

OSF jacking point badly corroded

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both wheel bearings have play

slight play in the steering linkage

Fail 6 Aug 2013 32,325 miles

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

OSF jacking point badly corroded

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both wheel bearings have play

slight play in the steering linkage

Pass 9 Aug 2012 31,825 miles

play in n/s/r hub assembly.

Fail 2 Aug 2012 31,825 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

play in n/s/r hub assembly.

Pass 22 Jul 2011 30,381 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 30,381 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 28,654 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise: both front floor pans corroding to excess, but not with in prescribed area.

advise: parking brake needs attention, as only just passed on performance.

advise: play in front center idler bush.

Pass 22 Jul 2009 27,742 miles

advise: front floorpans corroding.

Pass 31 Jul 2008 25,695 miles

advise: both front floorpans corroding.

Fail 29 Jul 2008 25,695 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

advise: both front floorpans corroding.

Pass 25 Jul 2007 21,217 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 20,723 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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WJJ 165T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WJJ 165T, 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 WJJ 165T registered?

WJJ 165T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 16 June 1979.

Is WJJ 165T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJJ 165T shows 18 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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