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XEP 479T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

19,194 mi
Last recorded19,194 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEP 479T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 19,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 18,445 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 16,553 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 15,200 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 14,147 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Jul 2012 13,783 miles

slight play in o/s/f & o/s/r wheel bearings

Fail 3 Jul 2012 13,776 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

n/s/f shock absorber starting to leak

slight play in o/s/f & o/s/r wheel bearings

Pass 15 Jul 2011 12,030 miles

all shock absorber dust boots missing

rear wheel bearings slightly noisey & slight play in o/s

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 8 Jul 2011 12,018 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all shock absorber dust boots missing

rear wheel bearings slightly noisey & slight play in o/s

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 13 Jul 2010 24,268 miles

brake pads not checked

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Aug 2009 23,210 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 23,206 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 22,658 miles

play in steering box

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Fail 4 Aug 2008 22,652 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

play in steering box

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Pass 3 Jul 2007 21,921 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 21,921 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

1 nearside door mirror glass cracked †2 offside front cross member starting to rust †3 engine tick over

Pass 24 Jun 2006 21,037 miles

1 offside front brake starting to bind slightly †2 slight play in offside rear wheel beraing †3 rear innerwheel arches starting to rust

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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XEP 479T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XEP 479T, 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 XEP 479T registered?

XEP 479T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 16 May 1979.

Is XEP 479T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XEP 479T shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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