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XVA 491T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

49,736 mi
Last recorded49,736 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVA 491T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 49,736 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security engine bay (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 49,736 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security engine bay (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 47,955 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (7.7 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 47,955 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (7.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 47,575 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Jul 2016 46,308 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 46,308 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 43,824 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 44,306 miles

front side lamps are different colours

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside front outer wheel arch and step corroding

offside inner step corroding

offside rear chassis corroding

Fail 2 Jun 2014 44,304 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

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

front side lamps are different colours

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside front outer wheel arch and step corroding

offside inner step corroding

offside rear chassis corroding

Pass 4 Oct 2013 43,845 miles

Oil leak

offside front wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2012 42,015 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 42,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 40,639 miles

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

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

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

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

offside rear outer cv boot split

Pass 22 May 2010 38,637 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 36,582 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 36,580 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 33,837 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 30,512 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 26,007 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished

slight damage to o/s/r tyre inner sidewall

Pass 7 Jun 2005 22,950 miles
Fail 27 May 2005 22,922 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in steering box

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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XVA 491T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XVA 491T, 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 XVA 491T registered?

XVA 491T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 21 March 1979.

Is XVA 491T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XVA 491T shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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